Locums-Orthopedic PA

Location: Southwestern Oregon, where the Coos River enters the Pacific Ocean. Museums, park and beaches make it destination-worthy! Less than three hours from Portland.

Opportunity: Orthopedic Physician Assistant needed in OREGON

START ASAP and ONOING need

In collaboration with the attending physician, prepares and records patient history, develops and implements a plan of care, participates in daily rounds on assigned patients and documents the pertinent symptoms, findings, diagnoses and care plans. Utilizes electronic medical record for order entry and documentation. Participates in multidisciplinary rounding, responds to coding and documentation queries and participates as requested in quality and safety initiatives.

Orders or performs diagnostic studies such as, but not limited to, EMG, electrocardiogram, compartment pressure measurements, and x-ray examinations including special x­ray examinations CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.

Performs procedures such as, but not limited to, digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to: tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire removal and hardware removal.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast and splint applications.
Assists in surgery to include but not limited to, first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders, and otherwise assists the Orthopedic surgeon.

Requirements:

• OPA Board Certification
• Meets criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privileges
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay and malpractice plus FULL travel offered