Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-36886
Position Category: Advanced Practice Provider
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Knight Cancer Institute, Community Hematology & Oncology (CHO)
Posting Salary Range: $166,795 - $222,268, with offer based on the collective bargaining agreement with OHSU-Advanced Practice United
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week, may include weekends and holidays
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is a pioneer in personalized cancer medicine and an international leader in cancer research and treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the Knight is dedicated to alleviating the global burden of cancer. The Institute specializes in the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, precision oncology, and cultivating a welcoming and supportive environment for caregivers, researchers, and support personnel.

The Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology comprises specialists dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Our Community Hematology Oncology section (CHO), is focused on keeping patients close to home while receiving high-quality university care.

Function/Duties of Position

The Knight Cancer Institute, Division of Hematology & Medical Oncologyis seeking two (2) Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who will supportthe Community Hematology Oncology clinics in our Beaverton, NW Portland, Tualatin, East Portland, and Gresham locations.

OHSU classification: Clinical Associate APP

Location: Multiple sites in Portland, OR and the surrounding areas

Schedule: 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week, may include weekends and holidays

Position Summary:

This position will see patients in the Community Hematology Oncology (CHO) section, covering ambulatory, infusion, and hospital areas across multiple sites all days of the week.

Clinical duties include:

Address urgent needs and evaluate the patient situation and determine the tolerance of the treatment;

Review labs and modify orders as needed

See new patients in conjunction with attending physician;

Write chemotherapy orders when treatment plan has been initiated by attending physician in compliance with credentialed privileges

Manage patient anticoagulation, as appropriate

Respond to nurse questions and patient situation in the infusion room

Work closely with phone triage staff to manage patient issues and problems and see patients as add-on/walk-ins, as appropriate

Admit patients to community hospitals. as appropriate in collaboration with attending physician

Round on patients in community hospitals, as requested by attending physician in compliance with community hospital credentialed privileges.

On call only as back-up for attending physician during weekdays.

Research duties include:

Assist in identifying patients eligible for clinical trials

Participate in research projects as appropriate

Use research and evidence-based practice in the delivery of quality patient care.

Educational duties include:

Participates in the development of patient education tools and programs

Provides individualized patient education on aspects of Oncology

Assumes responsibility for educating others on aspects of Oncology and hematologic malignancies.

Participates in the teaching of medical students, house staff and fellows

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current and active Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon
• State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges
• DEA certificate
• ANCC (or equivalent) certification

Physician Assistant:

• Current and active Physician Assistant license for the State of Oregon
• DEA certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more year of experience as an APP
• One or more year of experience in oncology
• Experience working in research and with experimental therapeutics
• Experience with EPIC and Beacon
• Exposure to clinical trial research

Additional Details

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a cover letter and resume/CV.