Physician Assistant / Surgery - Orthopedics / Oregon / Locum Tenens

Job Overview

Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon seeks to add a full-time orthopedic Physician Assistant to the team. This position includes both the clinic and OR. This is a well-established and busy practice. This doctor focuses on hip and knee joint replacements and general cases. The Physician Assistant will run an orthopedic clinic parallel to the physician. The group has a state-of-the-art facility which includes PT/OT, EMR and newer OR suites. Call is only two days per month.

Responsibilities

Run orthopedic clinic

First assist

Joint aspiration and injections

Pre-op and post-op H&P?s

Hospital rounding

Write scripts

Coordinate with Physical Therapist

Ordering tests and evaluating X-ray, CT scan and MRI

Casting and splinting

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Skills

This doctor will train a recent graduate with an orthopedic rotation.

The location is within a convenient drive to Eugene, Oregon. Compensation: excellent. Additionally, there is an excellent benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person