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Orthopedics Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Permanent, Full-Time)

Location: Coos Bay, OregonSetting: Hospital-employed Level III Trauma 27-bed hospitalSchedule: Full-time, Day Shift + Shared CallRelocation: Required if not localVisa Candidates: AcceptedExperience: New grads accepted; experience preferredEMR: Epic

Quick-Screen Requirements

License/Certifications:

  • Oregon PA license (or ability to obtain)

  • NCCPA Certification

  • Ability to perform surgical assists and orthopedic procedures

Schedule & Call:

  • Full-time, day shift

  • Shared call (schedule TBD; includes weekday, weekend, holiday, and 24-hour call rotation)

  • Occasional weekend work

  • Must reside in the immediate local area

Core Clinical Skills:

  • Surgical first assist

  • ED orthopedic consults

  • Inpatient floor rounding

  • Pre-op and post-op management

  • Ordering tests, prescribing meds, documenting progress/discharge notes

  • Interpreting labs and diagnostics

  • Joint/bursa aspirations, fracture reductions, wound care, digital blocks, regional anesthesia

  • Minor outpatient procedures

  • Assist in surgery (closures, appliances, delegated tasks)

  • Primary orthopedic call for ED and inpatient units

Practice Model & Team

  • Hospital-employed position

  • Work closely with 2-3 surgeons

  • High-caliber, collegial orthopedic service line

  • Custom orientation based on experience

  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds

  • Engage in quality, safety, documentation, and research initiatives

Physical / Technical Requirements

  • Able to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 75 lbs

  • Adequate hearing/vision; fine motor skills

  • Ability to function under stress and in emergent situations

  • Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills

  • Proficient in EMR workflow (Epic)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary

  • Sign-on bonus potential up to $10,000 (discussed at interview)

  • Relocation assistance available

  • Comprehensive benefits package with 6% match

  • Generous PTO

  • CME allowance

  • Licensing and professional fee allowance

  • Paid interview expenses

  • Onsite employee health & wellness clinic

  • Onsite childcare and learning center

Community & Lifestyle - Oregon's Adventure Coast

  • Located along the Pacific Coast (Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston)

  • Historic districts, arts, restaurants, shops, and cultural amenities

  • Immediate access to:

  • Miles of beaches

  • Whale watching

  • Hiking, mountain biking, water sports

  • Oregon Dunes

  • Forest and coastal wilderness

  • Home to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Top 20 in the US)

  • Local breweries, seafood, wineries

  • Airport with daily flights to San Francisco

    RecruitWell's Core Values:
    • Open communication
    • Sense of urgency
    • Teamwork
    • Accountability
    • Driven to win
    • Higher consciousness