Physician Assistant-Advanced Practice Provider at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

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.


Physician Assistant-Advanced Practice Provider

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-32776
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Faculty/Provider
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

Functions in the area of outpatient care and clinical support operations for the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: primarily adult population. Works in partnership with the Division Head and faculty to provide excellent clinical care and customer service in the outpatient settings. Works in conjunction with the Division Head and OHSU leadership to provide services to further the University’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, and public service as well as the division’s/hospital’s goal of providing effective, efficient care. No weekend or call responsibilities.

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

This position reports to (supervisor): Faculty supervising physician – Division Head Plastic Surgery

Administrative Supervisor is Division Manager Plastic Surgery

The duties of this position include:

• Outpatient Care (100%)
  • Outpatient responsibilities
    • Provide patient care in the outpatient setting and assist the attending physicians with new patient consults, pre-operative, and post-operative care. This includes but is not limited to: independently seeing patients for low complexity new patient visits, office visits, pre and post op evaluations, and being available to take all patient calls regarding questions; assisting clinic support staff with patient paperwork completion such as workers compensation claims, disability, FMLA, and adjusting patients’ follow-up appointments as needs and concerns dictate.
  • Cosmetic responsibilities
    • Provide patient care in the outpatient setting and assist the attending physicians with new cosmetic consults, pre-operative, and post-operative care. This includes but is not limited to: independently seeing patients for new cosmetic consultations for injectable products such as Botox, Juvederm, and Sculptra, performing injectable treatment, office visits, pre and post op evaluations, and being knowledgeable about our skin care product lines to recommend as applicable to patients.

Responsibilities

• Experience in a surgical practice preferred, but newly graduated PAs will also be considered. Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize; ability to be a self-starter and organized; ability to work as a team member and also independently; must possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude, an eagerness to learn the background in plastic surgery, particularly breast cancer reconstruction, gender affirming surgery, hand surgery and cosmetic injectable treatments; possess excellent communication skills (verbal, written and active listening); and be flexible to work all day 7:30am-5pm or earlier or later as necessary for patient demand Monday through Friday.
• Current license and certification with the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Drug Enforcement Association certification.
• Current license and certification with the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners as a Physician Assistant, Drug Enforcement Association certification, and CPR/PALS certification required.

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