Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Advanced Practice Provider-Physician Assistant
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-32261 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Faculty/Provider Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Clinical Responsibilities
Work in partnership with faculty physicians and residents to provide excellent clinical care and customer service.
Work to assure a smooth transition of patient care and education between inpatient and outpatient care.
Provide care and follow-up to patients on the service. Includes, but not limited to preoperative and post-operative care, participation in rounds with faculty and residents, formulating care plans, charting clinical orders and progress notes, supervising and implementing timely discharges.
Provide consults to other pediatric services and the Emergency Department
Assist residents, faculty, and staff in continuous quality improvement and decreasing length of stay.
Offer independent clinics and perform procedures as authorized by the medical board and within the scope specified by the respective licensing board.
Completes timely and accurate documentation in Epic with an awareness of reimbursement issues.
Communicate to all referring providers and primary care practitioners as needed.
Patient Education
Participate in patient education in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
Preoperative and post-operative education
Clarification of the medical plan of care and assisting the team to assure all communication loops are closed
Providing telephone advice and follow-up phone calls as needed regarding hospitalization and/or clinic visits.
Teaching
Ongoing orientation of surgical residents to the hospital and management of pediatric surgical patients.
Participate in teaching conferences, rounds, and the education of medical students, PA and NP students, residents, fellows, and nursing staff.
Professional Development through attendance and/or participation at national/regional conferences.
Responsibilities
Master’s Degree as required by specific Advanced Practice Provider role
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Ability to work as a team member in an interdisciplinary setting.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills in verbal, written, and electronic media.
Computer/word processing skills
Board Certicication
Current Oregon NP or PA License
Prescriptive authority/DEA licensure
NP candidate must have acute care certification
Qualifications
>2 years experience in inpatient Pediatrics or Med-Surg prefered, but new graduates encourtaged to apply
