CMH, located in Astoria, Oregon is a full service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Planetree-Gold Certified hospital where person-centered care is a priority. CMH has proudly served the healthcare needs of our community for over a century. Combined, the hospital and clinics employ over 750 employees which includes a diverse professional medical staff of more than 80 physicians and advance practice professionals including surgical, non-surgical and primary care specialties.

 

This position offers a unique opportunity to pursue the comforts and quality of life in a small-town community setting with an affiliation to Oregon's only academic medical center, OHSU.

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. This position will serve as an OHSU Clinical Associate providing clinical care within CMH. OHSU Clinical Associates are fully embedded physicians and advanced practice provider members of the OHSU Practice Plan (OPP) who deliver care at OHSU-affiliated settings and devote 100 percent of their time to patient care.

 

This position reports to the CMH Chief Medical Officer, the CMH medical director of the hospitalist service, and the OHSU Office of Community Engagement and Support.

 

The duties of this position include:

As part of our mission, OHSU strives to “lead and advocate for programs that improve the health for all Oregonians, and extend OHSU’s education, research, and health care missions through community service, partnerships, and outreach” and we are seeking others who share these values to join our team.

 

Clinical duties will primarily consist of operating as part of an inpatient medicine care team to include admitting, managing, and discharging patients, performing medical consultation, and engaging in co-management with other specialties. This position includes 8-hour shifts on weekdays, working with a hospitalist physician.  There may be opportunities to engage in teaching. In addition to a broad range of clinical duties, you will participate in relevant quality review and process improvement. Individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences are highly encouraged to apply.

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program
• Current registration with the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners as a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner  
• National certification is required
• Demonstrated commitment to educational excellence in clinical setting is required

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.