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

Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Setting: Hospital-employed | Level III Trauma | 27-bed hospital
Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift + Shared Call
Relocation: Required if not local
Visa Candidates: Accepted
Experience: New grads accepted; experience preferred
EMR: 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

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