Full Job Description
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.
- We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
- We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
- We work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone
Function/Duties of Position:
- Clinical Skills/Knowledge
- Elicits patient history pertinent to current disease status and treatment
- Performs physical examination
- Analyzes patient information and laboratory data to form differential diagnoses
- Formulates plan of care obtaining any additional lab tests or studies, arranging return visits, providing appropriate patient education or referrals/consults for newly identified problems
- Arranges support services as needed through referrals to Community Oncology Social Worker.
- Participates in tumor conferences and treatment conferences.
- Participates in care of patients enrolled in clinical trials.
- Emergent Situations
- Contacts attending physician or site specific physician to discuss emergent situations and plans as appropriate.
- Recognizes and manages unusual or untoward reactions to conditioning or chemotherapy regimens and contacts attending physician as appropriate.
- Patient Education
- Provides education for patients about their disease, treatment and potential complications
- Discusses risks/benefits when prescribing medications or treatments.
- On-Call Duties
- Only as back-up for attending physician during weekdays.
- Research
- Assists in identifying patients eligible for clinical trials
- Participates in research projects as appropriate
- Uses research and evidence-based practice in the delivery of quality patient care.
- 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.
- Provides student lectures and learning materials as requested.
- Participates in the teaching of medical students, house staff and fellows
Required Qualifications:
- Valid/Current State of Oregon Physician Assistant License, State of Oregon Licensure under Community Oncology MD, required
- Valid State of Oregon Registered Nurse license, current Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon, and State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges required.
Required: BLS Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Details:
Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.
We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
- Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
- Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
- 25 days a year of paid time off
- 8 days of sick time off
- Commuter subsidies
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
- Annual Merit Increase
- Growth/Development Opportunities
- Employee discounts to local and major businesses
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All are welcome: 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.