Travel Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA in Coos Bay

Position: Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Coos Bay, OR
Physical Therapy Assistant

Location:

Coos Bay, OR

Agency:  Mindlance Health

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information:  Days - 3 days x 12 hours

Start Date:

3/23/2026

About the Position
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Shift: Days Days + On call

Description:

Bay Area Hospital, 127 bed Level III Trauma, seeks a Physician Assistant to join our collaborative, growing Orthopedic service line. As the largest hospital on the Southern Coast of Oregon with a catchment area of over 320,000, consider joining us in our commitment to serving our amazing community!

Job  Shift + On call TBD based on number of providers sharing the call Ability to work weekends occasionally

Hospital-employed

Opening due to growth and expansion of services

High caliber, collegial team

Work closely with surgeons from SCOA, : shared equitably

Surgical Assist, ED consults, floor rounding, pre and post op, patient education

Order tests, review labs, prescribe medications, progress and discharge notes

Custom orientation adapted to your skills

PAs are assigned to the pool of 2-3 surgeons.

Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, interprets and correlates laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnose and establish a working diagnosis.

Formulates a treatment plan for Orthopedic problems within scope of practice. Implements therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate.

Exercises judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals.

Orders, collects, and performs appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures, and studies including but not limited to blood and tissue specimens.

Orders or performs diagnostic studies such as, but not limited to, EMG, electrocardiogram, compartment pressure measurements, and x-ray examinations including special x ray 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 but not limited to: tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire removal and hardware removal.

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast and splint applications.

Assists in surgery to include but not limited to, first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders, and otherwise assists the Orthopedic surgeon.

Serves as primary orthopedic call for Bay Area Hospital s patients in the Emergency Department and various inpatient units. Will participate in call coverage along with other employed and non-employed PA s and NP s including regular weekday, weekend and 24-hour call. May be asked to rotate schedule to provide call during holiday, weekend and night coverage.

Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions, formulates and implements a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictates discharge summaries, histories and physicals.

Orders, prescribes, dispenses, and administers medication, orthosis, orthotics, braces and other orthopedic devices as may be allowed by state legislation.

Evaluates, screens and councils patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources.

Designs, conducts and/or participates in research studies, manages databases, and performs quality  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.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Proficiency with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family members and the healthcare team
- Ability to work independently and perform effectively in stressful and/or emergent situations
- Demonstrates initiative and motivation
- Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of Hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups
- Understands of anatomy, diagnosis, treatment options, procedures, methods and equipment.

- Ability to complete clinical and surgical responsibilities in a timely fashion
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