Physician Adjunct Assistant Professor Emergency Medicine (Hillsboro Medical Center)

The OHSU Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) is seeking a part-time physician to join our team at Hillsboro Medical Center (HMC).

HMC is a traditional community emergency department managing over 31000 patient visits annually. Located on the west side of Portland/Hillsboro in an agricultural region the ED serves a diverse patient population including a large Latino and pediatric community. HMC is a stroke center and features a cardiac catheterization lab providing comprehensive care to the surrounding region. The hospital is undergoing significant transformation with many OHSU Marquam Hill departments now providing specialty services onsite creating a unique academic-community blend. Upper-level emergency medicine internal medicine and family medicine residents rotate through the ED contributing to a rich teaching environment.

The department has a dedicated team of physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs). There are seven daily physician shifts averaging 8 hours each and one daily 10-hour shift. APP staffing supports the department with structured daily coverage.

In February 2023 HMC opened a 10-bed observation unit managed by OHSU DEM. The unit provides ongoing care for ED patients with anticipated stays of 848 hours for adults aged 18 and older. Patients are cared for by an interdisciplinary team including RNs NPs PAs technicians and physicians. The observation unit is supported by a full spectrum of clinical services with attending physicians available 24/7. Leadership includes a Unit Medical Director and an APP Unit Assistant Medical Director with APP staffing of 6.5 FTE across three daily 8-hour shifts.

The appointee will provide clinical services as assigned by the supervisor in support of the universitys missions of teaching research patient care outreach and public service. Duties of this position directly support the goals and objectives of OHSU and the School of Medicine contributing to high-quality care education and research initiatives.

Staffing the Hillsboro Medical Center Emergency Department as assigned by the Chair; participating in Emergency Department quality assurance activities; and provision of on-line medical consultation.

Education: MD or equivalent; Emergency Medicine Residency Certificate
Experience: Knowledge training and experience in clinical and academic Emergency Medicine.

Job Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law
• Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software including personal computing equipment electronic medical record word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.

Registrations Certifications and/or Licenses: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required; ABEM or ABOEM Board certified or board eligible

• A qualified candidate must have a current unlimited Oregon MD (or equivalent) license prior to start date. The provider must complete the credentialing process and be approved by the OHSU Professional Board to practice as an independent practitioner in an acute care/emergency setting. The provider must be registered with Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and be authorized to prescribe medications prior to start date.