Advanced Practice Clinician - Per Diem (NP/PA)

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing, managing and treating acute and chronic medication conditions including prenatal care, according to the scope of practice
• Conducting a medical history, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, prescribing and monitoring medications
• Appropriate counseling of patient and reassessing the patient at appropriate intervals
• Utilizing panel based information technology tools to prioritize and direct proactive care for patients assigned to the provider panel, including preventive health screening and chronic disease care management
• Providing follow-ups on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions)
• Establishing need for specialty and rehabilitative services and making appropriate referrals
• Assessing and counseling patients regarding preventive care needs; delivering services or making appropriate referrals
• Determining need/scheduling for high risk referrals
• Soliciting clinical consultation from other providers as needed
• Providing consultation to nurses and support staff
• Prioritizing and directing activities of the care team
• Coordinating with Behavioral Health providers to effectively integrate care
• Providing coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence
• Completing patient documentation and managing electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures
• As needed, participating in quality improvement and assurance projects

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (NP or PA)
• Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• License required to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.375
• CPR certification required

Benefits:

To be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education.

Pay:

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Screening and Evaluation:

• Initial review of application/resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments
• Supplemental questions
• Phone screen
• Oral exam
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference, and education checks

Required:

• An application/resume demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications
• A cover letter addressing: why you are interested in the position, and how your skills, training and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for this position

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.