Bay Area Hospital 127 bed Level III Trauma is 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 10hour shifts or five 8hour shiftsMay be assigned to Ortho General Surgery Urology or ENTProvides needed procedures including assisting in surgeryPerforms procedures diagnostic procedures and therapeutic procedures within scope of practiceAssists in room setup and turnoverPerforms other duties as assignedAssists operative team as directed by OR manager and charge nursesCustomerservice orientedAssures proper sterile techniques at all times in surgeryEffective verbal and written communication skillsMaintains confidentiality thinks and acts independently with minimal supervisionMaintains regular consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job locationPossesses interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with patients families other healthcare staff and other departmentsTakes personal responsibility for ongoing educational growth and collaborates with others to provide solutions for continued patient qualityBasic computer skills. May require periodic use of a personal criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privilegesAble to stand walk bend reach and stretch frequently and for prolonged periodsPossesses physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needsNeeds adequate hearing and visual acuity including color visionRequires fine motor skills adequate eyehand coordination and the ability to grasp and handle objectsAble to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating transferring in and out of bed chair or wheelchairMay be required to lift up to 75 poundsMust use standard precautions due to the threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluidsNeeds the ability to communicate effectively through reading writing and speaking in person or on the telephoneCERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSBoard CertifiedSTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTSOregonADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS2 years of work experience
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