Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

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

2+ years of PA work experience is required (not including training). 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 the scope of practice. Assists in room setup and turnover. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists the 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

Physical abilities required include:

Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stretching frequently and for prolonged periods

Physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected care needs

Adequate hearing and visual acuity, including color vision

Fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and the ability to grasp and handle objects

Proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair, or wheelchair

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Use of standard precautions due to exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Effective communication through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone

Submission Requirements:

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Degrees:

Board Certified

2 years of PA experience

OR License - Highly Preferred

CAQH login and password - required at time of offer

Site requires 4 hours of unpaid Epic training (Testing out is an option - 2 hours). OT and holidays are paid at 1.25x. Accurate documentation and compliance with continuing education requirements are expected.

Permanent