Portland State University

Proposed Start Date 08/01/2025

Classification Title Mid-Level Medical Practitioner

Working Title SHC C Mid-level Med Practner

Department 333101 - SHS Stdnt Health Svc Office

Position Number D93831

Representation OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503

Position FTE 1.0

End date, if applicable

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

The Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) is a nationally accredited (AAAHC) healthcare facility that offers medical, counseling, dental, and health promotion and education services to eligible students of Portland State University. For more information about SHAC, please go to our website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/.

SHAC Health Services enhances the overall health, safety, and wellbeing of Portland State University Students by providing same-day, primary, and preventative health care. Health Services provides health education, screenings, immunizations, laboratory & x-ray, and specialized care.

Position Summary

SHAC is seeking one full time provider position to be filled by either an NP/PA (see posting D93831), or a MD/DO (see posting D96100) and additionally a part-time MD/DO or NP/PA (see posting D98736).

Primary responsibilities include providing direct medical care to patients. In addition, there are minimal, shared, after-hours duties to cover the on-call phone and other urgent provider tasks. These duties are paid apart from the provider compensation.

We are seeking a provider who is experienced with trauma-informed care and working with patients of diverse cultural backgrounds. Preferred skills include:

• Acute & Chronic Illnesses
• IUD & Nexplanon insertion and removal
• Wound Repair
• Skin Biopsies
• Draining I & D Abscesses
• Experience with Eating Disorders
• Experience with Gender Affirming Care & Treatment
• Treatment/Counseling for STI’s
• Experience with Abortion Care
• Collaborating & Consulting with RN’s Following Nursing Standing Protocols.
• Experience with Reading X-rays
• Experience with Travel Health
• Experience with Infectious Diseases
• Experience with Sports Injuries
• Electronic Medical Record Experience
• Quality Assurance Skills

SHAC strives for inclusive and equitable hiring practices. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our healthcare team, and welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

• Applicants from outside Oregon will be considered but will need an Oregon licensure before the agreed upon start date.

Minimum Qualifications from Classification

Physician Assistant: Possession of a valid Oregon license as a Physician Assistant and successful completion of the national certification exam.

Nurse Practitioner: Current Oregon license as a Registered Nurse and possession of a valid certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position

• NP or PA from an approved accredited school in the corresponding discipline.
• NP with active Family or Adult board certification and 3 years post-graduate experience in primary care.
• PA with active board certification and 3 years post-graduate experience in primary care.
• Active, unencumbered License (corresponding discipline) to practice medicine.
• Current DEA license.
• Current BLS.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual/multilingual FNP or PA who is experienced with trauma-informed care and working with patients of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Previous college health experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active, unencumbered licenses to practice medicine for applicants outside of Oregon will be considered.
• Multilingual or Bilingual.
• Experience with trauma-informed care.
• Experience working with patients of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Medical Knowledge base that is current and continually updated.
• Infection Control experience.
• Quality Improvement/Assurance experience.
• College Health experience.
• Gender Affirming Care experience, procedure experience such as IUD/Nexplanon insertions, lacerations, abscess drainage, medication abortions, etc.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours TBD

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

The starting hourly salary rate for this position will be between $43.32 and $49.94. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities

Additional Information

• Applicants from outside Oregon will be considered but will need an Oregon licensure before the agreed upon start date.

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Please include the names, emails and address for three professional references.

Background Check Required Yes

If you have questions

Please contact mlk6@pdx.edu

Posting Close Date

Application screening begins

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