Instructor APP / Hospitalist Nocturnist Details

Instructor APP / Hospitalist Nocturnist

Oregon Health & Science University - Portland, OR

Employment Type : Full-Time

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The Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology is Oregon's premier center for childhood cancer and blood disorders. We are nationally recognized as a comprehensive center in pediatric cancer diagnosis, treatment, advanced care and research.Function/Duties of Position: The Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology is recruiting a Nocturnist Hospitalist to cover 8-12 nights (5:00 pm to 7:15 am) per month in the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology inpatient unit (.75 to 1.0 FTE). Some weekend day coverage may substitute for some nights.
Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): Assure the safe, efficient, high quality and customer oriented management of patient care to the pediatric hematology/oncology population, including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe and manage medications and other therapies; provide health teaching with an emphasis on anticipatory guidance and risks of complications of therapy.Required Qualifications: Oregon license and prior work experience in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience as a provider to the pediatric hematology-oncology population.
• Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law and associated professional practice standards, the latter set forth as an addendum to the position description.
• Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.

Compliance:

• Code of conduct
• Respect in the workplace
• Applicable law, policies, procedures, positions certifying agencies and agreements related to position, department, or OHSU as a whole.

Working Conditions:

• The Nocturnist Hospitalist will work 8-12 nights (5:00 pm until 7:15 am) per month in the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (PHO) inpatient unit. The shift will begin with face-to-face handoff covering all PHO hosptalized patients to the nocturnist from the daytime inpatient providers; the shift will end with brief handoff from nocturnist to daytime providers.
  

Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position:

• Standing: On concrete, vinyl, or carpeting several hours per shift and intermittently.
• Sitting: Chair or stool continuous up to 8 hours per day and intermittently.
• Walking: Inermittently several hours per day on concrete, vinyl, and carpeting.
• Lifting: Minimal
• Bending: Minimal
• Reaching/Handling: Fine manipulation, repetitive, gross motor requiring full ROM in upper extremeties, including overhead reaching.
• Twisting: All range of motion required, intermittent periods, throughout the shift.

Additional Details: Upload cover letter and CV.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.