Location: Coos Bay, OR

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Day shift with shared on-call coverage (includes weekday, weekend and 24-hour rotations); occasional weekend work required; call schedule shared equitably among providers and may include nights and holiday coverage as part of call rotation

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams to diagnose and manage orthopedic conditions
• Assist in surgery as a first assist and perform deep and superficial tissue closures under surgeon delegation
• Manage Emergency Department consults and serve as primary orthopedic call for hospital patients
• Perform inpatient rounding, dictate discharge summaries, and develop/implement treatment plans
• Order and review diagnostic tests and labs, interpret results, and adjust care plans accordingly
• Prescribe medications, orthotics and other treatments as allowed by state scope of practice
• Perform a range of procedures including digital blocks, regional anesthesia, joint and bursa aspirations, fracture reductions, casting and splinting, wound management, and minor outpatient surgical procedures
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans and community resources
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounding, quality and safety initiatives, and documentation/coding improvements
• Contribute to research, database management and quality assurance activities to advance care

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) credential with ability to practice in Oregon (or eligibility to obtain state licensure)
• Experience in orthopedic surgery, surgical assisting, and acute care preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record for documentation and order entry
• Comfort managing ED consults, inpatient rounding and shared on-call responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to perform procedural skills such as digital blocks, fracture reduction, casting/splinting and wound management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with surgeons, staff and patients
• Ability to reside within the immediate local area (local residency required or relocation may be necessary)
• Visa candidates accepted

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• PA certification (PA-C) or eligibility for certification; Oregon state licensure or ability to obtain licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in orthopedic patient management and surgical assistance
• Skilled in EMR documentation (Epic) and electronic order entry
• Competent in diagnostic interpretation: x-ray, CT, MRI and basic diagnostic studies
• Procedural skills: injections, aspirations, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning, k-wire and hardware removal
• Wound care and minor outpatient surgical procedures
• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment and triage skills in emergent situations
• Excellent patient education and multidisciplinary communication abilities
• Familiarity with inpatient documentation, progress and discharge summaries

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Retirement plan with employer match to help you save for the future
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge and explore the coast
• CME allowance and support for continuing education to keep your skills sharp
• Licensure and professional fee assistance so paperwork doesn’t slow you down
• Relocation assistance if you need a hand moving to the area
• Paid interview travel expenses so your trip is easy and stress-free
• Onsite employee health & wellness clinic and onsite child care for convenience
• A collaborative, high-caliber team that values your contribution and growth

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