Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedic Surgery in Coos Bay, OR at AAS Locum Tenens
Coos Bay, OR 97420
About the Job
We are seeking a full-time Surgery Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our team in Coos Bay, OR. This position requires a day shift schedule with on-call responsibilities that will be determined based on the number of providers sharing the call. The ability to work weekends occasionally is also required.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the attending physician to prepare and record patient histories, develop and implement care plans, and participate in daily rounds on assigned patients. You will document pertinent symptoms, findings, diagnoses, and care plans using the electronic medical record (EMR) system, ensuring accurate order entry and comprehensive documentation.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will participate in rounding, respond to coding and documentation queries, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives as requested.
Qualifications:
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the attending physician to prepare and record patient histories, develop and implement care plans, and participate in daily rounds on assigned patients. You will document pertinent symptoms, findings, diagnoses, and care plans using the electronic medical record (EMR) system, ensuring accurate order entry and comprehensive documentation.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will participate in rounding, respond to coding and documentation queries, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives as requested.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified as a Physician Assistant (PA)
- Oregon license or be willing to obtain one
- Minimum of two years of work experience as an inpatient Orthopedic PA is preferred, this does not include training
