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Oregon Health & Science University Assistant Professor in Portland, Oregon
The Center for Women’s Health at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a primary care provider at the Assistant Professor level. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of an exciting team providing a full spectrum of care across multiple disciplines. With services like naturopathy, acupuncture, mental health, physical therapy, midwifery, obstetrics, gynecology (and related subspecialties), and internal medicine, the Center for Women’s Health has an innovative and collaborative approach to providing care for women from throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. This care approach includes health information services and community outreach.
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the Director of the Center for Women’s Health in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Clinical: Provides an outstanding level of clinical performance. The expectation is that clinical performance be delivered in a manner that is compliant with appropriate regulations and guidelines (the American Board of Internal or Family Medicine, JCAHO, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory guidelines).
Education: Teaches trainees and support staff. Teaching is done in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. There may also be assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year depending upon the applicant’s interest. Assistant Professors have a demonstrated competence in teaching and are knowledgeable about relevant guidelines from all applicable regulating bodies (e.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty)
Other duties: Opportunities exist for scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases or improving the educational foundation within primary care medicine. May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by Center Director. May also participate in additional Center or hospital administration as approved by the Director.
M.D. degree
Oregon medical license
Demonstrated competence in research, teaching, patient care or administration or combinations of these activities
A potential for academic accomplishment
Board certification or eligibility for specialty board certification, in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Fellowship training in women’s health
Demonstrated commitment to women’s health focus through prior experience
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.
Recruitment ID: 2020-6940
Street: Marquam Hill
Job Type: Faculty
Posting Department: Center for Women's Health - Women's Primary Care
Posting FTE: 1.00
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: Yes
Function/Duties of Position:
The Center for Women’s Health at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a primary care provider at the Assistant Professor level. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of an exciting team providing a full spectrum of care across multiple disciplines. With services like naturopathy, acupuncture, mental health, physical therapy, midwifery, obstetrics, gynecology (and related subspecialties), and internal medicine, the Center for Women’s Health has an innovative and collaborative approach to providing care for women from throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. This care approach includes health information services and community outreach.
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the Director of the Center for Women’s Health in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Clinical: Provides an outstanding level of clinical performance. The expectation is that clinical performance be delivered in a manner that is compliant with appropriate regulations and guidelines (the American Board of Internal or Family Medicine, JCAHO, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory guidelines).
Education: Teaches trainees and support staff. Teaching is done in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. There may also be assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year depending upon the applicant’s interest. Assistant Professors have a demonstrated competence in teaching and are knowledgeable about relevant guidelines from all applicable regulating bodies (e.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty)
Other duties: Opportunities exist for scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases or improving the educational foundation within primary care medicine. May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by Center Director. May also participate in additional Center or hospital administration as approved by the Director.
Required Qualifications:
M.D. degree
Oregon medical license
Demonstrated competence in research, teaching, patient care or administration or combinations of these activities
A potential for academic accomplishment
Board certification or eligibility for specialty board certification, in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Preferred Qualifications:
Fellowship training in women’s health
Demonstrated commitment to women’s health focus through prior experience