Instructor Nurse Practitioner / Physician Associate

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

34d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Instructor delivers care aligned with a defined scope of practice in Department of Neurology, Division of Movement Disorders clinical setting/service, with work expectations operationalized through departmental workflows, productivity standards, and performance expectations consistent with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and institutional policies.

Requirements

Current RN and APRN licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing
Current national certification in the area of specialization
Current BLS or ACLS Certification as indicated for the position
DEA Certification
Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board
Current NCCPA Certification
Current BLS or ACLS
DEA Certification

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills in an outpatient setting
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Effective communication skills, including clear, concise, and professional interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to coordinated, team-based care
Sound clinical judgment and decision-making, including the ability to recognize and respond to clinical deterioration
Proficiency in documentation and use of electronic health record (EHR) systems
Ability to adapt to changing clinical demands, workflows, and patient volumes
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and quality care
Ability to provide education to patients, families, and learners (e.g., students, trainees, new APPs)
Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and reliability in meeting responsibilities and deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information
Commitment to continuous learning and adherence to institutional policies, standards, and evidence-based practice

Responsibilities

Providing patient assessments, examination, and diagnosis
Working collaboratively with physicians and seeing direction and advice on complex issues
Prescribe medications and treatment modalities
Develop treatment plans and actualize them with Movement Disorder team and staff
Device data interpretation
Educate patients and empower them to participate in treatment plans
In-person ambulatory visits and procedures
Virtual visits (phone/video)
Scheduled telephone visits
Participate in team conferences including patient clinical and surgical case discussions
Clinical support and coordination including EPIC in-basket management, EPIC documentation, visit preparation and planning, care coordination across teams and settings, coverage for colleagues on leave and vacancies
Payer and access work including referral medical review and triage, denial reviews, prior authorization support, peer-to-peer consults with payers, medical necessity documentation, FMLA/leave/disability forms
Clinical Citizenship including clinic huddles, practice and department meetings, trainings, process improvement initiatives, contributing to accreditation efforts, quality & safety – PSI review & consultation, quality improvement committees/efforts