Clinical Associate
Oregon Health & Science University
Hillsboro, OR, United States24mo ago
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About the role
Department Overview
The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery provides innovative, quality care for cosmetic and plastic surgery needs while simultaneously training surgeons to become experts in the field. Its faculty are specialists in their practice, including breast reconstruction, hand surgery, pediatric cleft and craniofacial surgery, gender affirming surgery and microsurgery. The team of plastic surgeons sponsors a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency program, a hand surgery fellowship program and, together with the Department of Urology, a gender surgery fellowship program.
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
The faculty member will maintain a broad reconstructive and general plastic surgery practice, with a clinical focus on community-based implant-based breast reconstruction, breast reduction, gender affirming chest surgery, body contouring and general plastic and reconstructive surgery. The individual will participate in all aspects of patient care, including pre-operative evaluation, operative management, and post-operative care.
Operative responsibilities will be distributed across OHSU Health with focus on Hillsboro Medical Center and other affiliated community hospital settings based on clinical and operational needs. The faculty member will work collaboratively with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support patient access, continuity of care, and efficient delivery of reconstructive services.
As a member of the OHSU academic faculty, the individual will also contribute to the Division’s educational mission through the teaching and supervision of residents, medical students, and other learners; participation in conferences and educational activities.
This position reports to (supervisor): Division Head of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Function/Duties of Position
- Participating in education of residents, interns, and medical students assigned to the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
- Participating in administrative committees of OHSU and the Department of Surgery.
- Engaging in public service for the benefit of OHSU.
- Providing clinical care that falls under the scope of the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Required Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in American Board of Plastic Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
Current Oregon medical license
Receipt of medical staff privileges at OHSU, HMC, and applicable affiliated community hospitals
- Brings a community-practice orientation, with the ability to build and grow clinical programs in a community hospital setting, from identifying unmet patient need through establishing referral relationships and a sustainable service.
- Skilled in designing and implementing standardized care pathways that improve access, reduce variation, and carry patients smoothly from referral through recovery.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality improvement, using outcomes and operational data to identify problems, test changes, and sustain results.
- Places patient experience at the center of practice, communicating clearly and compassionately with patients and families and acting on their feedback.
- Works both independently and collaboratively with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and hospital leadership, with a proactive, self-directed approach.
- Manages multiple priorities, remains organized, and exercises sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintains a positive, professional attitude and communicates effectively through verbal, written, and active listening skills.
- Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.