Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Orthopedic Coos Bay, OR

In collaboration with the attending physician, prepares and records patient history, develops and implements a plan of care, participates in daily rounds on assigned patients and documents the pertinent symptoms, findings, diagnoses and care plans. Utilizes electronic medical record for order entry and documentation. Participates in multidisciplinary rounding, responds to coding and documentation queries and participates as requested in quality and safety initiatives.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Orders or performs diagnostic studies such as, but not limited to, EMG, electrocardiogram, compartment pressure measurements, and x-ray examinations including special xray examinations CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.
• Performs procedures such as, but not limited to, digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as b...