Managed Care Coordination:  This position is responsible for verifying insurance eligibility and securing referral/authorization prior to outpatient appointment. The authorization process includes, but is not limited to, entering referral information in Epic, tracking visits used per authorization, maintaining current information on all managed care insurance plans, verifying patient information, confirming patient eligibility, and following up on pending authorizations until they are obtained. Documents all information clearly.  Works well with team of Management, PAS and PASR personnel within the Department to work through any authorization difficulties.   PAS Monitor: This position serves as a role model on best practices with the DAR.  Monitors the Daily Activity Report (DAR) for the clinics and communicates business and clinical directives to PAS Specialist on daily basis. Keeps DAR updated ahead of schedule regularly. Makes sure all appropriate appointments are scheduled on the Psychiatry accounts.  Shares PAS expertise and disseminates PAS information. Instructs co-workers in user skills for PAS system software. Instructs co-workers on computer and business skills as needed for Epic, and University Medical Group (UMG).    Monitors clinic billing and reports to manager. Maintains PAS Specialist skills in the areas of enrollment and authorization, arranged care, point of service operations, integrated care and telecommunications. Required to fill in for PAS Specialists as needed.   Customer Service: Provides high quality customer service to external customers (clients, insurance carriers, referring providers, etc.) and internal customers (OHSU providers, staff and University Medical Group) that meets or exceeds service standards. Duties include greeting patients with prompt and professional communication, face-to face and phone customer contact skills, crisis management and triage, facilitating with available information, technology, complaint process, flexible coverage of internal service needs and the continuous application of process improvement method and skills. This position will be trained in suicide prevention best practices and will assist if customers present who are suicidal.   Enrollment & Authorization: Gathers and/or verifies patient information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status. Confirms patient eligibility for health care coverage and clarifies any managed care arrangements. Obtains authorizations for clinical care, procedures, and laboratory studies. Enters all information accurately into OHSU databases or into the medical record when necessary. Follows up on pending authorizations until they are obtained.   Charge Entry/Charge Review Work Queues (WQ): Reviews and resolves any denials or other billing disputes. Works directly with Practice Manager/UMG Client Service Analyst to resolve and work through back-end billing issues.   Liaison and Staff Resource: Services are liaison and information source for other department support staff, physicians, and patients, including face-to-face patient service. Uses knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, procedures, and billing codes to communicate insurance issues with patients, providers, and staff.   Additional Assignments: Provides back-up support for PAS staff as needed. Serves as coverage for breaks and lunches, works as part of an integrated team to optimize all aspects of the clinic operations.  Provides other duties as appropriate.

A CRNA is a member of the OHSU Professional Staff practicing in accordance with the respective bylaws. The CRNA 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 CRNA is expected to comply with scope of practice, other laws, regulations, OHSU policy, and other applicable professional standards of practice.   Clinical Service: Provides anesthesia care within the care team model commensurate with education, licensure, certification, and within limits of experience and expertise.   Scholarly Activities: Participates in clinical research projects as approved by the APOM Vice Chair for Research, conducted throughout the perioperative period. Participates in ongoing APOM CQI activities as directed by the Chair or appropriate Vice Chair.   Educational Activities: Responsible for the didactic and clinical training of  learners,  as approved by the APOM Vice Chair for Education and CRNA site director, throughout the Dept APOM, which may include paramedic students, flight nurses, nursing staff, Residents and Fellows form departments outside of anesthesiology, Registered Student Nurse Anesthetists and administrative and support staff.   Administrative Activities: May participate in additional departmental or hospital administration as approved by the chair, supervising Vice Chair or Chief CRNA.

The Staff Physician is the primary medical/clinical leader of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, and provides psychiatric and medical care to patients under his/her care. The Unit Physician is responsible for the admission and discharge of patients to the Unit, psychiatric and physical examinations, formulations of diagnosis and treatment plans, and performing clinical treatments directly as well as monitoring clinical treatments done by others. Specific duties include performing psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations, writing orders for patient care, conducting meetings of the ward Treatment Team to prepare individual patient Treatment Plans and giving clinical leadership to services that implement them. The Unit Physician will collaborate with the Unit Director to provide leadership to the Treatment Team in formulating and implementing plans for operation of the ward therapeutic environment, and will provide direct service to patients such as group and individual counseling. The Unit Physician will complete the medical record in accordance with requirements of Medical Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations, and hospital policies, prepare correspondence communicating findings from patient evaluations to hospital administration, judges, PSRB, and attorneys. The Unit Physician will serve on medical staff committees, participate in peer review, quality assurance, and utilization review activities, assist with training and continuing education of Hospital Staff, participate in continuing education, maintain qualifications to perform techniques of basic life support (CPR), and attend medical staff meetings. In addition to assigned unit responsibilities, physicians shall participate in mutually agreed upon reasonable activities in community and hospital settings of direct interest to OHSU and DHS. The primary work site will be the Salem Campus of the Oregon State Hospital.   OHSU is a teaching facility and you may be expected to teach medical students and residents in the clinical setting as well as through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year. You will receive your teaching assignments from the Director of Education.   There are resources available for start-up research and on-going support. Faculty interested in doing research may apply for departmental research assistance and non-clinical time through the Director of Research.   Administrative and other duties may be assigned based upon department needs and your areas of expertise and interest. There will be opportunities to participate in departmental management and to serve on institutional committees.

The Biomaterials and Biomechanics Department is seeking a Post-doctoral researcher/fellow to begin immediately. The successful candidate will be joining an enthusiastic and dynamic group. This position requires research performance consistent with the goals of the principal investigator, Carmem Pfeifer PhD. The lab is very active, with the opportunities to publish papers, submit grant proposals, present at technical meetings, and work with partners in industry and university / government. There are currently several areas of work within my lab which span within the broad field of biomaterials and include the following specific topic areas: - Design and synthesis of novel polymeric materials for dental and biomedical applications: the major project funded in the lab aims at harnessing ecological interactions within the oral biofilm and host enzyme derived degradation of the tooth substrate to develop novel restorative materials capable of withstanding the challenges posed by the use in the oral environment. These challenges include mechanical loading, bacteria-derived acid demineralization of the tooth, degradation of the material by salivary and bacteria-derived enzymes, as well as substrate degradation by water percolation and host metalloproteinases. - Test materials under physiological conditions in vitro: material resistance to degradation under physiologically-relevant conditions is the main focus of the development in the lab. Testing includes microbiology assays, mechanical testing and combinations thereof. Polymerization behavior is assessed with spectroscopic techniques, isolated or in tandem with mechanical testing. The successful candidate will have experience in material characterization techniques and manuscript preparation. Ability to work independently and contribute ideas is essential. We are looking for a motivated individual, with the mindset of contributing to the group in a meaningful way. Career development training opportunities are plentiful at OHSU, and participation is highly encouraged by the PI. The lab is currently funded through FY 2027 (NIH-NIDCR 1R35-DE029083), and therefore, it is expected that the candidate will be able to be part of the group for at least 2-3 years.

Dr. Burwitz’s lab focuses on Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection of non-human primates. This novel model is currently being refined for the testing of therapeutic and curative approaches towards HBV. This post-doctoral scholar will assist Dr. Burwitz with project management, ranging from conception of appropriate experiments to management of large scale non-human primate studies. In addition, they will help Dr. Burwitz identify key advancements in the HBV field and will work independently to ensure additional funding to the group. They will also manage a small group of technicians and/or graduate students, which they will utilize to maximize scientific output from the group.

This position will be working directly with the practitioners of the OHSU Headache Program, seeing patients in a clinical setting. Clinical responsibilities will include eight half day weekly Headache Clinics at CHH.   Academic responsibilities will include teaching medical students, residents and fellows while attending the Neurology Headache clinics and in other settings as deemed appropriate by the Neurology Department.  The individual will be expected to participate in departmental activities consistent with this position and with the understanding that this position requires a focus and dedication to the department and the program. These duties may include memberships, special lectures, or participation in departmental committees.

The APP will be expected to have a strong commitment to developing the practice into a vibrant clinical and academic operation, which is successful from both a professional and business point of view. The APP will be involved six half days per week with direct patient care, and the supervision of students and other university learners at the OHSU Family Medicine Scappoose clinic sites, which will include a mix of primary care and urgent care practice. A portion of a work day is provided for administration and scholarly activities. The expected work week for this position will be flexible with rotating Saturdays and some of the weekday hours would be one evening per week and occasional weekend commensurate with shared call schedule. Will also be expected to participate in continuing education, professional and faculty development, and scholarship as directed by his/her department.   Compensation for the position will include a University base salary and a clinical incentive system based on the success and productivity of the practice, as well as personal initiative.

The provider will be involved in eight half days with direct patient care, and the supervision of students and other university learners at the Cascades East Family Medicine Center. A half of a work day is provided for administration and a half of a work day is provided for scholarly activities. The expected work week for this position will be flexible with rotating Saturdays and some of the weekday hours would be in the evening. Responsible for: - Having a strong commitment to developing the practice into a vibrant clinical and academic operation, which is successful from both a professional and business point of view - Participating in continuing education, professional and faculty development and scholarship - Working collaboratively with full and part time faculty to maintain an active practice - Expectations for number of patients seen per half day will be commensurate with that of other faculty and with minimum target numbers of 8-10 visits per half day depending on complexity of the patient population - Documenting using the electronic health record and maintaining complete and timely patient care documentation consistent with OHSU and Cascade East Family Medicine Center and Sky Lakes Medical Center policies and procedures - Being available for teaching activities Compensation for the position will be commensurate with experience and other rural practice sites.

Animal handling of rodents.   Multi-electrode array recordings from the ex-vivo mammalian retina. Presentation of their research at multi-PI meetings and research conferences. Data analysis and manuscript preparation.

The Histotechnologist will perform various histological lab duties and techniques such as preparing tissue blocks, routine H&E and special staining, coverslipping, making solutions, routine equipment maintenance, processing and embedding tissues from nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species. The Histotechnolgist will consult with research and pathology staff to perform requests that meet the specific aims of each project, plan experiments independently or under the direction of the core director. The successful applicant will be provided with the necessary training in the operations of the lab, plus advance training in immunohistochemistry (IHC), next generation in-situ hybridization (ISH) and quantitative tissue analysis for IHC and ISH. The position requires general knowledge of universal precautions and willingness to work with Biosafety Level-2 agents and potentially hazardous chemical agents. The successful applicant will also be required to take on some administrative, training and supervisory responsibilities in the lab.

This position will organize, supervise, and perform laboratory work assisting a research program in support of ongoing vaccine and therapeutic development and testing. This position requires established expertise and perspective in real-time solving of logistical and procedural problems for the team, in the daily throughput of a highly-diverse array of fresh, biohazardous clinical specimens.  Lower-level responsibilities include performing standardized and routine procedures and tests, coordination with team members and other groups, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data as well as ensuring that laboratory is in working condition. The higher level responsibilities of this position include managing laboratory operations and equipment’s, assisting in the hiring, training, and subsequent supervision of junior technical staff; managing the daily logistics and fresh sample throughput of the group; developing or refining of new assays; authoring of Standard Operating Procedures for group methods; oversight of the Lab’s biohazardous materials shipment program; management of specific projects, as assigned; and the quality control and pooling of data for upward reporting.   The research responsibilities of this position include management of specific projects, performing standardized and routine procedures and tests, coordination with team members and other groups, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data.

Located in the Trautmann lab within the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute at OHSU. Post-Doctoral scholars will be expected to perform research consistent with the goals of an OHSU principal investigator (PI), Lydie Trautmann, requiring specialized or technological expertise including: - Performs contemporary and emerging technologies to analyze in human T cell immunology (human and non human primate), and developing new tools in cellular biology, immunology, neuroimmunology and virology. - Analyze, interpret and prepare data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in scientific journals. Post-Doctoral scholars will participate in a significant research program or multiple large programs of high visibility. Collaborates with stakeholders on developing and performing research. Data analysis and interpretation, preparation of manuscripts, and presentations. Oversee and train up to three employees within the lab. Additional duties as assigned.

The primary function of the Geriatric Psychiatrist is to provide direct clinical care in the inpatient setting to geriatric patients on an as needed basis. Moonlight with us and provide comprehensive inpatient mental health treatment in a positive and supportive environment.   This position is located at a newly redesigned Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic at Tuality Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon an acute psychiatric facility serving patients age 60 and older.   As an OHSU employee, you will find additional opportunities to teach and mentor residents and fellows, participate in regular Grand Rounds presentations (1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit), explore opportunities to serve with the Unity Center for Behavioral Health and collaborate with a host of engaged faculty, staff and educators.

This position will lead a growing program of malaria immunology and vaccine development that spans in vitro, mouse and non-human primate models at the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute and Oregon National Primate Research Center. The successful candidate will have experience in planning, managing, and executing the research needs of complex, collaborative projects. In addition to this oversight of the project, additional duties include managing and/or performing the laboratory procedures associated with the study, as well as data entry, statistical analysis, and reporting of findings in both written and oral formats. The successful candidate will also assist in grant writing, grant management, and publication of results.

It is anticipated that the position will be made up of the following components: 80% Clinical FTE; 20% academic FTE. This position reports to (supervisor): Arthur Hung, MD, Interim Chair, Department of Radiation Medicine.   The duties of this position include:  - Serving as an attending physician at OHSU, Portland VAMC, Beaverton Knight Cancer Institute - Teaching medical students, house staff, and fellows - Attending OHSU weekly Chart Rounds (by conference call) & neuro-oncology tumor board - Attending quarterly M & M conference - Actively engaging in clinical practice as an employee of OHSU at OHSU Hospitals and Clinics (collectively, “Hospital” and, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph 7 of the “Clinician Employment Agreement,” not otherwise) - Complying with the bylaws, resolutions, policies and standards of OHSU in effect and as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation: - any compliance program or policy, - the OHSU Patient Care policy, - the OHSU Code of Conduct policy, - the OHSU Conflict of Interest policies, - all policies and requirements regarding the preparation and maintenance of medical records and the billing for patient services, and - OHSU Policy No. 03-30-060 - Participating in and complying with the OHSU Faculty Practice Plan (“FPP”) - Maintaining a good standing license to practice medicine in the state of Oregon and any other jurisdiction where licensure is necessary in order for a Clinician to perform the professional services contemplated hereunder and to maintain medical staff privileges at the Hospital - Complying with: - all applicable laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine and the billing of clinical services, - all standards and requirements of any applicable contract for patient care services, - all requirements of any lease of clinical space occupied or used by a Clinician; - the directives of the Department Chair; and - any additional terms and conditions of employment specifically contained in Exhibit A of the “Clinical Terms and Conditions” agreement - Participating in committees and performing administrative tasks as requested by, and to comply with the directives of, the FPP Board of Directors and the Department Chair.

The Picker Lab is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a growing research group focused on immunology, virology and HIV cure research using the NHP model. Our lab, affiliated with both the OHSU Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) and the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC), is found on the tree-lined OHSU West Campus, in the Portland suburbs, conveniently located near US-26 and MAX light rail.   Current research projects include HIV persistence, HIV cure strategies, enhancing immune function (vaccines, immune, checkpoint blockade, engineered T cells, etc), preclinical drug development and the effect of aging on the immune system.  This work is fundamentally collaborative and includes partnerships with world-class researchers both within OHSU and across the country.

The duties of this position include:   - Serving as an attending physician at the Community Care Center (CCC), OHSU, Portland VAMC, Beaverton Knight Cancer Institute, Hillsboro Medical Center - Serving as a radiation oncologist  at CCC - Developing and maintaining a robust clinical program - Teaching medical students, house staff, and fellows (if applicable on rotation to main campus) - Attending OHSU weekly Chart Rounds (by conference call) & other tumor boards as applicable - Attending quarterly M & M conference - Actively engaging in clinical practice as an employee of OHSU at OHSU Hospitals and Clinics (collectively, “Hospital” and, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph 7 of the “Clinician Employment Agreement,” not otherwise) - Complying with the bylaws, resolutions, policies and standards of OHSU and CCC in effect and as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation: - any compliance program or policy, - the OHSU Patient Care policy, - the OHSU Code of Conduct policy, - the OHSU Conflict of Interest policies, - all policies and requirements regarding the preparation and maintenance of medical - records and the billing for patient services, and - OHSU Policy No. 03-30-060 - Participating in and complying with the OHSU Practice Plan (“OPP”) - Maintaining a good standing license to practice medicine in the state of Oregon and any other jurisdiction where licensure is necessary in order for a Clinician to perform the professional services contemplated hereunder and to maintain medical staff privileges at the Hospital - Complying with: - all applicable laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine and the billing of clinical services, - all standards and requirements of any applicable contract for patient care services, - all requirements of any lease of clinical space occupied or used by a Clinician; - the directives of the Department Chair; and - any additional terms and conditions of employment specifically contained in the “Clinical Terms & Conditions” agreement of the final contract - Participating in committees and performing administrative tasks as requested by, and to comply with the directives of, the OPP Board of Directors and the Department Chair. This position reports to (supervisor): Arthur Hung, MD, Interim Chair, Department of Radiation Medicine. It is anticipated that the position will be made up of the following components: 100% Clinical FTE.

The Student Worker will assist with computational analysis of NHP genome sequencing data to discover and characterize genetic variation and participate in the intellectual life of the lab by attending lab meetings and online seminars.

The translational research projects within CET leverage a multi-disciplinary approach in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, molecular modeling, and in vitro and patient-derived models to probe complex biological processes and to pursue therapeutic opportunities for novel protein targets. The Senior Research Associate will join the Center with the goal of understanding the molecular aspects of cancer, how tumor cells adapt to micro-environmental stimuli, and to develop and optimize targeted, personalized therapies for this disease. The SRA will be responsible for most of the planning, implementation, and data interpretation associated with their own research.  Additionally, the SRA is expected to interact with graduate students and be actively involved in their scientific supervision and in the general research directions of the lab (both technically and intellectually). A critical aspect of this position is to establish and maintain collaborations by taking full advantage of the terrific network of labs offered within OHSU, as well as wide network of external CET collaborators.   Duties Include: - Perform hands-on experiments (in vitro and in vivo) and analyze/interpret data on assigned projects - Act as a lead scientist in area of expertise on one or more projects. Critically evaluate relevant scientific advances and integrate this knowledge into research programs. Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting. Demonstrate the ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise. Participate in project planning and execution - Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present work at scientific conferences. Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program. Effectively write and/or communicate research and regulatory materials. Attend and present at the group meetings and national conferences

The successful candidate will lead an experimental research program that leverages model organisms (e.g., rodents, non-human primates) to explore the role of psychosocial stress in cellular and physiological risk factors for disease. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - Social hierarchy and status as a predictor of physiological or cellular stress - Social defeat or social isolation models of psychosocial stress - Gene-environment interactions - Next-generation sequencing or ‘omics approaches to determining mechanisms of psychosocial stress impacts on health and disease