Orthopedics Physician Assistant

ATC West Healthcare is seeking a Locum Physician Assistant to provide locum coverage at a facility in Oregon's South Coast. The Locum Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive orthopedic surgical and clinical care in collaboration with attending physicians. This role involves pre- and post-operative management, surgical assisting, and coverage for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency orthopedic services. The PA will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the hospital s orthopedic surgery team.

Dates / Schedule

• Start Date: ASAP/ASAC

• Credentialing Timeframe: Minimum 60 days

• Work Week: Sunday Saturday (OT after 40 hours)

• Call Coverage: Includes weekday, weekend, night, and holiday rotation (24-hour call as needed)

• EPIC Training: 4 hours unpaid (testing out option 2 hours)
  

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attending orthopedic surgeons to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care plans.

• Record patient history, conduct physical exams, and document findings in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (e.g., EMG, ECG, compartment pressure, X-ray, CT, MRI, bone scans).

• Perform minor surgical and therapeutic procedures such as:

  • Digital blocks, regional anesthesia, wound repair, debridement, incision and drainage

  • Joint aspirations, injections (joint, tendon, bursa, trigger point), fracture/dislocation reduction

  • Casting, bracing, splinting, and hardware removal

• Assist in surgeries, including first assist, tissue closures, and application of appliances.

• Conduct hospital rounds, write orders, and manage inpatient orthopedic cases.

• Serve as the primary orthopedic call provider for emergency and inpatient units as scheduled.

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, quality initiatives, and respond to documentation/coding queries.

• Dictate discharge summaries, histories, and physicals for orthopedic inpatients.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Board Certified Physician Assistant Required

• Active Oregon License Required

• Full-Time Availability Required

• Eligible for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privileges

• NPDB Self-Query Required at time of submission

• CAQH login and password Required at time of offer

• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR/EPIC) for documentation and care management

• Strong ability to work independently and under pressure, including in emergent situations

• Excellent communication and clinical judgment skills