Geriatrics Outpatient Faculty - Assistant Professor

Department Overview

The OHSU Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics has built an integrated team practice model for delivering high quality medical care and service to the patients we serve. Primary Care has a mission and values-driven culture, which includes patient care, academia, teaching, research and leadership. Commitment to excellence in patient care is mirrored in the culture, compensation and benefits enjoyed by clinicians and employees. Our practice also includes innovative models for delivering structured care to populations of patients with chronic conditions. 

Function/Duties of Position

• Ambulatory geriatric practice approximately 3-4 half days a week (based on FTE), including geriatric consult clinic and primary care
• Long term care practice at our Continuing Care Retirement Communities (Holladay Park Plaza and/or Mirabella)
• Participate in clinical teaching of students and residents; during continuity care/consult clinic and long-term care. Opportunities also exist for inter-professional teaching.
• Join our existing Geriatric team in studying and improving our interprofessional geriatric care delivery model and spreading the model to the broader institution
• Actively participate in activities funded by the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) grant, generally one half day per week
• Professional development to be determined in conjunction with the Chief of Geriatrics and Division Head

Required Qualifications

Education

• MD/DO
• Board Certified

Experience

The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to work with a team of health care providers and collaborate to achieve clinical care goals.

Certifications

• ABIM certification

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

Candidates with an interest in and experience with chronic care models of health care and coordination of care of complex patients in various settings will receive priority consideration.

Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Details

Working Conditions

• Hours vary related to research needs with flexible hours Monday - Friday. Occassional weekend work in order to meet deadlines or patient/clinical team needs.
• May be exposed to tissues and bodily fluids.

Physical Demands & Equipment Usage

Must be able to work on a computer for multiple hours. Ability to use the phone to talk with teammates, stakeholders and patients. Ability to attend meetings in-person as well as virtually.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu