Advanced Practice Provider, Primary Inpatient

Department Overview

Department of Neurological Surgery Mission :

To provide the highest quality specialized neurosurgical care advance nervous system discovery and the science of practice and train outstanding and compassionate leaders in a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes wellness.

Department of Neurological Surgery Vision :

Leading neurosurgical care through innovation.

As Oregons only academic health center OHSU integrates education research patient care and community service to improve the well-being of Oregonians. The Department of Neurological Surgery delivers comprehensive care for patients with brain spinal cord and peripheral nerve conditions at OHSU and Doernbecher Childrens Hospital. Our surgeons combine deep expertise with advanced technology and a patient-centered approach. The department is nationally recognized for pioneering innovations including North Americas first deep brain stimulation surgery and the worlds first neuronal stem cell transplants. We house leading neurosurgical training programs and advanced fellowships and contribute significant research on pain perception and cerebral blood flow.

The Department of Neurological Surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine is a safe respectful and welcoming place for people of all races cultures ethnicities genders national origins abilities ages colors religions and sexual orientations. We are committed to creating a respectful inclusive and equitable work environment. Diversity is a core value and all members participate in ongoing education and initiatives to support equity and inclusion within OHSU and the communities we serve.

Primary location(s) : OHSU Main Campus at Marquam Hill and Center for Health and Healing South Waterfront campuses.

Schedule : The inpatient unit is a 7-day / week operation. APP schedules include four 10-hour days in a standard work week plus weekend coverage on scheduled rotation with occasional additional evening / weekend coverage as needed. Schedules and rotations are determined by department policy and protocols.

Function / Duties of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a practitioner certified through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (NP) and authorized to practice within the parameters described in Division 50 of the Oregon Nurse Practice Act (Oregon Revised Statute Chapter 678) or is a Physician Assistant licensed to practice by the Oregon Medical Board (PA). The APP is credentialed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Professional Board of OHSU and other locations as required to practice in the hospital setting and to perform such procedures as authorized by the Credentials Committee and by the Professional Board. The APP is authorized to prescribe medications according to the state and federal guidelines and laws.

This faculty position specializes in caring for adult patients with neurological disorders and is primarily responsible for inpatient clinical care as well as other clinical operations within the Department of Neurological Surgery. The role involves independent patient care procedural work care coordination and administrative tasks and educational contributions. The APP collaborates closely with faculty physicians APP colleagues and others in the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and service.

The APP will support OHSUs missions including teaching research patient care outreach and public service.

Clinical Care

• Primarily in an inpatient environment that provides 7-day / week clinical coverage provide comprehensive care for neurosurgery patients from admission to discharge.
• Perform daily rounding with faculty and develop / implement patient care plans and protocols.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures according to protocol and competency training.
• Perform administrative patient care for patients who recently discharged and collaborate with outpatient teams members to prepare patients for next steps in their care. Respond promptly to patient / family inquiries (phone MyChart) collaborating with team members such as nurses APPs and physicians to resolve clinical concerns.
• Identify urgent clinical situations and respond autonomously and effectively including providing situational resuscitation and emergency treatment.
• Provide scheduled weekend hospital coverage including rounds patient discharges and continuity of care duties according to department protocol and rotating assignments.

Care Coordination & Communication

Patient and Family Education

Program Development Teaching & Quality Improvement

Additional Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

For Physician Associate (PA) Candidates :

For Nurse Practitioner (NP) Candidates :

Preferred Qualifications

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 or

Key Skills

Practice Management,Veterinary Experience,Enterprise Architecture,Office Manager Experience,Enterprise Software,Healthcare Management,IaaS,TOGAF,Medical office experience,Conflict Management,COBIT,Customer relationship management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1