Coos Bay, Oregon, Physician Assistant General Surgery Job

Permanent Oregon

Physician Assistant – General Surgery
Full-Time | Permanent | Coos Bay, Oregon
Level III Trauma Center | 127 Beds | Surgical First Assist Focus

Position Summary:

Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Surgical Services team at the largest hospital on the Southern Oregon Coast, serving a catchment area of 320,000+. The role is 95% first assist in surgery and requires prior Ortho PA experience.

Schedule Options:

Four 10-hour shifts or Five 8-hour shifts
Must live locally or be willing to relocate (relocation assistance available)

Key Responsibilities:

First assist in surgeries (95% of role)
Rotate between General Surgery, Ortho, Urology, and ENT
Set up and turnover of OR rooms
Perform procedures within scope of practice
Maintain sterile technique and work closely with the surgical team
No supervising duties

Requirements:

2+ years of orthopedic PA experience (post-training) – Required
Surgical first assist experience – Required
Must meet criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional privileges
Clean malpractice history and NPDB self-query required
Must be physically able to meet job demands (lifting, ambulation, etc.)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary
Potential sign-on bonus up to $10,000 (to be discussed in interview)
Relocation assistance, if applicable
6% 401(k) match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
Generous PTO
CME allowance
Licensing and professional fee reimbursement
Paid interview expenses
Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic and Child Care/Learning Center

About the Community – Coos Bay, Oregon:

Located on Oregon’s scenic southern coast — “Oregon’s Adventure Coast”
Temperate climate year-round (50–75°F)
Outdoor paradise: beaches, dunes, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking
Home to PGA-rated Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Thriving local culture: restaurants, breweries, art, historic district
Regional airport with daily flights to San Francisco

EMR:

Cerner

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