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.


Instructor/APP

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-32774
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Faculty/Provider
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

Provides support to body interventional practice through performance of inpatient and outpatient consults and clinical support operations for the Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology. Works in partnership with faculty physicians and other PA-s to provide excellent clinical care and customer service in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Works in conjunction with the Chair of Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology, Physicians, PA and Allied Health providers, Department Administration and operations team and OHSU leadership to provide services to further the University’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service and the Department’s/ Hospital’s goal of providing effective, efficient care.

This position reports jointly to: Khashayar Farsad, MD, Chair of Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology and Eugene Cardi, Administrative Director of Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Provide clinical care to patients of the OHSU’s Hospitals and Clinics, affiliated hospitals and clinics including ambulatory care, inpatient rounding, inpatient discharges, patient follow-up by phone/ MyChart, tunneled and non-tunneled line and port removals and pre/ post procedure care; serve as an extension of the interventional radiologists; and engage in public service through consultative activities with non-university groups as approved by the Chair, Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology. Under the guidance and supervision of the department Chair, faculty members, PA may perform detailed patient history and physical examinations and obtain informed consent for procedures; write appropriate orders and review lab results to insure acceptable limits; assist in development of patient care protocols and follow-up guidelines; administer drugs including narcotics, stimulants and depressants; write routine pre/ post procedure orders as necessary; attend appropriate hospital conferences/ educational opportunities; follows inpatients after procedures and writes appropriate orders as necessary; write discharge orders and coordinate arrangements for follow-up care; perform image-guided procedures; assist with major radiology procedures performed within the department; round on patients, write appropriate progress on patient charts indicating status of treatments and procedures performed.

Duties may encompass but do not require scholarly activity in the use of diagnostic/ interventional techniques to better our understanding of detection/ treatment of diseases. In addition, this position will participate in the instruction of Physician Assistant students in interventional radiological techniques.

The work week will initially be Monday through Friday with the exception of official holidays. There is currently no night, weekend or holiday call.

Responsibilities

• Current Physician Assistant license or Nurse Practitioner license through the State of Oregon. Minimum 3 years APP practice experience or, if a new graduate, excellent professional and educational references from director/ instructors of PA program. Conditions of employment require approved credentialing through OHSU and OHSUMG, criminal background check and drug test. Chair of Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology will set the general pattern of working hours, however, deviations from general patterns may be necessary to meet position responsibilities. Duration of this appointment and indicated salary may be changed or eliminated if a gift, grant, or contract fund supporting this position becomes unavailable.

• Knowledge of OHSU policies/ procedures preferred including LCR, order entry, and other clinical database systems. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Ability to work as a team member.

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