Perm - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic Coos Bay, OR

Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedic Surgery
Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Facility: Bay Area Hospital, 127-bed Level III Trauma Center

Overview:
Bay Area Hospital, the region’s largest healthcare facility on the southern Oregon coast, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic Orthopedic Surgery team. This full-time, permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to serve a vibrant community while working in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons affiliated with the South Coast Orthopedic Associates (SCOA) to provide comprehensive orthopedic care.
• Perform surgical assisting, including tissue closure and intraoperative support.
• Manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care, including floor rounding, patient education, and discharge planning.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations by performing comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, EMGs, and laboratory studies.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice, including pain management and antibiotics.
• Perform minor procedures including joint aspirations, injections, digital blocks, wound management, and reduction of trauma.
• Assist in surgical procedures, including first assist duties and tissue closures.
• Serve as the primary orthopedic contact for emergency department and inpatient care, including shared call duties equitable among team members.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for orthopedic conditions, exercising clinical judgment on when to consult or refer to supervising surgeons.
• Maintain accurate documentation within electronic medical records (Epic).
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Board Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) required.
• Valid Oregon license to practice as a PA preferred; must be eligible for licensure if not already licensed.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in orthopedic surgery or trauma care is preferred but new graduates with strong clinical skills will be considered.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (Epic preferred).

• Full-time, predominantly day shifts with shared on-call responsibilities (schedule to be determined).
• Occasional weekend shifts may be required.
• Competitive base salary starting at $160,000 based on experience.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000, with potential relocation assistance.
• Robust benefits package including a 6% retirement match, generous PTO, CME allowance, licensing and professional fee reimbursement, onsite Health & Wellness Clinic, and onsite Child Care and Learning Center.

• Residency within immediate area required; relocation support available.
• Accepting applications from new graduates and experienced providers.
• Visa candidates welcomed.
• Position located at 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420.