Job Title Physician Assistant

Department Vascular Surgery-Department of Surgery

Location MNP 5206

Work Unit Description

Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range

• FTE: 1.0
• Schedule: To Be Determined
• Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
• Location: Salem Hospital, Salem Oregon
• Job Type: Faculty

Functions/Duties of Position

Clinical Activities:

• Evaluates and manages patients for wound care and ensuring delivered care meets current standards of practice
• Adheres to Healogics clinical practice guidelines for wound care
• Demonstrates competency in the position of wound care including assessment, debridement and hyperbaric oxygen treatment
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program to optimize quality service and maintain a high level of patient satisfaction
• Serves as a patient advocate, initiating action to provide continuity of care outside the facility setting.

Operations:

• Maintains and retains appropriate patient records, claims and correspondence as it relates to quality assurance procedures, billing & collections, and management reporting systems
• Ensures documentation is complete relative to the care provided
• Ensures signatures on Superbills and verifies appropriate diagnostic codes are marked
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations
• Performs designated administrative duties and maintains appropriate records and claims

Other:

• Complies with all Helaogics Policies and Procedures, as well as with those of facility
• Develops advanced knowledge of wound care and dermatology
• Maintains corporate confidentiality pertaining to financial arrangements and information, marketing efforts and techniques, policies and procedures, and operational strategies
• Demonstrates the ability to modify treatment approach and evaluation of effectiveness relative to age-specific variables when appropriate
• Participates in education, research and leadership activities
• Participates in professional organizations related to wound care
• Maintains CEUs as required by State of license
• Maintains and keeps current all licenses, permits, registrations and certifications
• Performs designated administrative duties and other duties assigned as necessary

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Registration with the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners as a licensed Physician Assistant; Drug Enforcement Association certification required

Additional Details

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 [email protected].

How To Apply

Apply Online. Please attach CV/Resume and Cover Letter.

Referral Bonus Eligible

Referral Bonus Amount

Drug Testable Yes