Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate, Stroke and Vascular Neurology Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2025-33245 Position Category Faculty/Provider Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Faculty Department Neurology Salary Range Commensurate with Experience FTE 1.00 Schedule TBD Hours TBD HR Mission School of Medicine Drug Testable Yes Department Overview

The Oregon Stroke Center at OHSU has been a national leader in stroke care and research since 1979.  We were the first stroke center in the Northwest to: have a stroke clinic (1979); perform interventional stroke treatment (1991); treat with IV TPA (1991); coil an aneurysm (1992); do carotid stenting (1998); perform mechanical thrombectomy (2000); develop a clinical stroke database (2004); obtain stroke center certification (2006); develop local stroke clinics throughout the state (2010); and are the first hospital in nation to use IV Tenecteplase to treat stroke patients (2019). The stroke team is comprised of four stroke neurologists (one of which is also trained in interventional radiology), one stroke fellow, ANP, RN. and multiple clinical/research coordinators. 

 

The Inpatient Stroke Service is composed of vascular neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neurosurgeons, an R.N. stroke care coordinator and many other supporting R.N.s, P.T./O.T., and case management. As we expand our inpatient clinical capacity, we are also looking to expand our clinical faculty to cover Neurology Stroke Attending and call coverage.

Function/Duties of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider is a faculty member credentialed and privileged to serve as a Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner.

 

The position involves a mix of clinical responsibilities that include seeing patients inpatient and in ambulatory clinics.

 

Clinical Responsibilities:

Development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical plans of care or guidelines for patients with common vascular neurology conditions, diagnoses, and/or proceduresAssure the safe, efficient, high quality and customer-oriented management including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient's statusDeveloping, monitoring and revising evidence-based treatment plans that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternativesInterpret diagnostic tests, prescribe and manage medications and other therapiesManagement and treatment of common acute and chronic health diagnosesProvide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenanceRefer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary

Education/Advocacy:

Provides clinical education to fellows, residents, medical and APP students participating in neurology rotations.Provide feedback and evaluation, both formally and informally, of learners and traineesEducation and evaluation of OHSU nursing students who rotate through outpatient clinics.

Scholarship/Research:

APP faculty are expected to have some scholarly activity. This may include research, grant supported work, quality improvement projects, academic papers and/or presentations in disciplines related to their field of expertise.APP faculty members are often called upon to partner with other providers and members of the department or division research support staff in research activity.  Roles include co-investigator and sub-investigator on protocols. Independent APP investigator-initiated projects are also encouraged and supported.Membership in local and national groups related to neurology is encouraged, and attendance at national meetings is supported, particularly if faculty have participated in research or other work that will be presented.

Administrative Activities:

Participation in faculty meetings at the division, department, APP, and organizational level.Attending relevant conferences/committees as assigned by Division head or APP LeadershipAcademic and professional development through attendance and/or participation at national/regional conferences is strongly encouraged Required Qualifications Master’s Degree or higher as required by specific Advanced Practice Provider role:Physician Associate requirementsCurrent & Active Physician Associate license for State of OregonCurrent Physician Associate National Board CertificationNurse Practitioner requirementsAdult or Family Nurse Practitioner license for the state of OregonState of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive PrivilegesNational Board CertificationCurrent active DEA licenseAbility to manage a heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingProficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing, and spreadsheet softwareRegular and consistent attendance at work Preferred Qualifications Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are highly encouraged to apply 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.