Surgery - General Physician

Location: A coastal city in located in the southwestern part of Oregon. It's known for its picturesque waterfront, maritime history, and outdoor recreational opportunities. About 100 miles to Eugene!

Facility: Hospital offering comprehensive medical services for people of all ages.

Opportunity:

Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to support Surgical Services and collaborate with physicians in delivering exceptional patient care.

2+ years of Orthopedics PA work experience is required (not including training)

Shift choices: Four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts

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 scope of practice

Assists in room setup and turnover

Performs other duties as assigned

Assists 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

Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stretch frequently and for prolonged periods

Possesses physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs

Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including color vision

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

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

May be required to lift up to 75 pounds

Must use standard precautions due to the threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Needs the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone

Qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program

Compensation:

To be discussed at interview

Relocation assistance, if applicable

Potential Sign-on Bonus (to be discussed at interview)

Comprehensive benefits package including 6% match

Generous PTO

CME allowance

Licensing and professional fee allowance

Paid interview expenses

Onsite Employee Health and Wellness Clinic

Onsite Child Care and Learning Center

Health shortage area-qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program