Advanced Practice Provider PA / NP - Urology

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics•Salem, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner) to join its urology team. The role collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to manage patient care in hospital, surgical, and ambulatory settings. Work includes clinic visits, hospital rounds, operating room assistance, and patient education across urologic services. The urology team provides diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of urologic conditions, including minimally invasive procedures and complex surgeries. The team emphasizes evidence-based care, compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The position is based at the Urology Clinic in Salem, Oregon. It is a full-time, exempt, 1.0 FTE role scheduled Monday through Friday for four eight-hour shifts per week, plus call, split between clinic and the operating room.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Master’s degree or higher in Nursing or an equivalent field recognized by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license and NP certificate.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Valid NP national certification and DEA registration.
For Physician Associate candidates: Successful completion of an accredited PA program.
For Physician Associate candidates: Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
For Physician Associate candidates: Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
For Physician Associate candidates: Current Physician Associate license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean methodology.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and manage acute and chronic conditions.
Perform clinic procedures and post-operative follow-ups.
Assist urologists in the operating room.
Round on hospitalized patients, write orders, and coordinate care.
Order and review diagnostic tests, labs, medications, and consults according to standing or verbal orders.
Educate patients and families, and participate in community education activities.
Contribute to the development of patient care protocols and improvements to the electronic medical record.