Physician Assistant General Surgery for Coos Bay, OR (Perm) - Wapiti Medical Staffing

Bay Area Hospital, 127 bed Level III Trauma, is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to support Surgical Services and collaborate with physicians in delivering exceptional patient care.  As the largest hospital on the Southern Coast of Oregon with a catchment area of over 320,000, consider joining us in our commitment to serving our amazing community!

Job Description:

• 2+ years of Orthopedics PA work experience is required (not including training)
• Shift choices: Four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts
• May be assigned to Ortho, General Surgery, Urology, or ENT
• Provides needed procedures, including assisting in surgery
• Performs procedures, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice
• Assists in room setup and turnover
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists operative team as directed by OR manager and charge nurses
• Customer-service oriented
• Assures proper sterile techniques at all times in surgery
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality, thinks and acts independently with minimal supervision
• Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Possesses interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with patients, families, other healthcare staff, and other departments
• Takes personal responsibility for ongoing educational growth and collaborates with others to provide solutions for continued patient quality
• Basic computer skills.  May require periodic use of a personal computer.
• Meets criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privileges
• Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stretch frequently and for prolonged periods
• Possesses physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including color vision
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and the ability to grasp and handle objects
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair, or wheelchair
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to the threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Needs the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone
• This is a permanent, full-time position that requires residency within the immediate local area.  Relocation may be required.
• Accepting Locum to Perm candidates - submit at Job #TBD

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary based on experience and training 
• Relocation assistance, if applicable
• Potential Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000 (to be discussed at interview)
• Comprehensive benefits package including 6% match
• Generous PTO
• CME allowance
• Licensing and professional fee allowance
• Paid interview expenses
• Onsite Employee Health and Wellness Clinic
• Onsite Child Care and Learning Center

Submission Requirements

• Board Certified PA 
• OR license (or willing to obtain) 
• 2+ years of work experience as PA in Orthopedics (note in "Experience" field")
• Has ties to Oregon - i.e. family in the area or has lived in OR at some point (note in "Additional Submission Details")

 About the Facility
About Bay Area Hospital:

As the Medical Center for Oregon’s South Coast, Bay Area Hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The hospital’s inpatient and outpatient services include medical, surgical, pediatric, critical care, home health, outpatient and acute inpatient psychiatric, oncology, obstetrical, and other specialties.

We recently built the Prefontaine Cardiovascular Center, and a new Wound Care Center, offering hyperbaric therapy. In July of 2015, the hospital completed the Bay Area Cancer Center, making sure families throughout the region have access to cutting-edge cancer treatment and related services. We also administer the Kids’ HOPE Center, a one-stop service for abused children.

Physicians, nurses, and technologists are on duty 24-hours a day to meet the medical and emergency needs of South Coast residents and visitors. Our highly skilled staff is involved in a constant process of professional educational opportunities to keep abreast of the latest medical innovations.

Modern technology has made diagnosis and treatment easier. New and expanded medical services include laser treatments, MRI, CT, PET, mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, laparoscopy, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, varicose vein treatment, advanced radiation therapy, and robotic-assisted surgery.

Bay Area Hospital is committed to quality health care. Proof of this commitment is our accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

• Largest hospital on the Southern Coast of Oregon
• 127 beds, Level III trauma
• Quality-focused partnership with Oregon Health and Sciences University 
• Internal medicine and surgery residents
• A full scope of services that includes cardiology, radiology, cancer care, emergency care, surgical care (including bariatrics and robotics), critical care, a birthing center, inpatient psychiatry, wound care, hyperbaric medicine, primary care, pediatrics, and home health
• Hospitalist Team
• Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI
• Stroke Silver Award
• State-of-the-art equipment, investment in new technologies
• Epic electronic health record

https://bayareahospital.org/about-bay-area-hospital/

About the Community:

Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston make up a diverse area of historic charm, natural beauty and outdoor adventure known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast. Each town displays its own unique independence while still being woven into a strong regional community on Oregon’s South Coast.

The largest deep-draft port between San Francisco and the Puget Sound in Washington State, Coos Bay, along with neighboring North Bend, anchors the Southern Coast as a highly active harbor and thriving city. Coos Bay is artistic and deeply shaped by the people who call it home. The historic bayside Marshfield District is home to a multitude of historic buildings, theaters, shops, restaurants, galleries, and parks.

Yet from the city of Coos Bay it’s just a short trip to the untamed expanses of the Southern Oregon Coastal Wilderness. Adventures in the Oregon Dunes, long stretches of sandy beach, and forested hikes are all nearby. Close access to rivers, lakes, Coos Bay, and the Pacific Ocean makes water sport and exploration easy. And, like the rest of this beautiful region, the Cape Arago Highway coastal drive rewards those who stop a while and explore off the beaten path.

• Located on the Pacific Coast
• Miles and miles of swoon-worthy beaches
• Watch the whales swim the shoreline
• Yearlong temperate climate: 50-75 degrees
• Thriving business environment
• Water sports, hiking trails, mountain biking, dunes
• PGA rated Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Top 20 USA courses, Top 100 Worldwide
• Enjoy 7 Devil’s Brewery, nearby wineries, “right off the boat” seafood & more
• Regional Airport located in town, daily flights to San Francisco

https://visittheoregoncoast.com/cities/coos-bay/