Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner

Job Title Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner

Department Health & Counseling Center

Job Code A42309

Job category Full Time Staff

Terms and Hours Full Time Exempt, 10-month assignment period from August through May

Salary Range Starting salary at $86,200 for 10-month assignment period (annualized at $103,855); commensurate with experience

Job Summary

The mission of the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) is to provide comprehensive, high-quality, compassionate, and accessible health services to students at the University of Portland. The Physician Associate (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) serves as a primary healthcare provider within the University of Portland Health & Counseling Center (HCC), delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care that supports student health, wellness, and overall student success outcomes. This position provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for acute and chronic health conditions, while emphasizing preventive care, health education, and wellness promotion for a diverse student population.

Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, the PA/NP partners with HCC colleagues, campus departments, and community healthcare resources to ensure coordinated, compassionate, and student-centered care. The role includes clinical consultation and triage, management of electronic health records, development and implementation of clinical protocols, and participation in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming healthcare environment, delivering exceptional clinical care, and contributing to the ongoing success and continuous improvement of the Health & Counseling Center’s services and operations. This position reports to the Director of the Health & Counseling Center.

As the HCC operates on an academic year when students are on campus, this position works a 10-month assignment period from August through May and receives the summer months of June and July off. The University total compensation package is offered for all 12 months.

The posted starting salary is based off the 10-month assignment period which is considered a .83 FTE. The University is able to commensurate the salary based off measurable years of relevant experience and licensure.

Core Duties

• Provide direct clinical services to students which includes assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health conditions; ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests; and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Provide triage and consult via telephone and electronic communication methods as appropriate.
• Educate students on treatment plans, self-care strategies, and campus or community resources.
• Deliver preventive health services to support student wellness, immunization review, health screenings, and health promotion support.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support the Primary Care Team in maintaining an efficient, high-quality, and compassionate clinic. Participate in team meetings, collaborative practice discussions, case review, and represent the HCC at meetings and conferences as needed.
• Collaborate with HCC staff, campus partners, and community healthcare resources to strengthen and facilitate care to enhance student success and wellness.
• Develop, review, and implement clinical protocols and evidence-based practices for routine and emergency care situations, working in collaboration with the Director of the HCC.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and service excellence.
• Support compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations, including OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, and professional practice standards.
• Actively contribute to the review and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, and clinic workflows.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s purview and responsibility.

Education & Experience

• Required: Master’s degree in certified Nursing or Physician Assistant program.
• Required: Two or more years directly relevant professional experience in family or internal medicine practice.
• Preferred: Experience in health services within a higher education institution.
• Preferred: Experience precepting nurse practitioner students.
• Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Required: License to practice as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Oregon.
• Required: National certification as Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Required: Dispensing license; DEA license; BLS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to organize and follow through with complex tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate them.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with organizations and persons outside of the University.
• Ability to learn, respect, and contribute to the mission of the University of Portland and the traditions of the Holy Cross.
• Ability to implement holistic concept healthcare.
• Knowledge and ability to learn of referral sources within and outside the University.
• Knowledge of regulation practices and laws to protect and maintain client’s right to privacy and confidentiality, with the ability to comply with all legal regulations and professional standards in this area.
• Ability to independently perform age appropriate history and physical for a patient who usually is of college age.
• Knowledge of and ability to order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests, and prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Ability to implement appropriate interventions to support health, wellness, and student success while continually monitoring outcomes of interventions.
• Excellent judgment and effective in emergency, crisis, or otherwise serious situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills.
• Able to effectively receive and implement supervisory direction.
• Effective ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Ability to follow required processes including documentation requirements.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple patients and priorities.
• Competence with and commitment to inclusive excellence; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes.
• Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for the duties of the position, including, without limitation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and computerized maintenance management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; read; write by hand; sort and file paperwork; use a telephone.
• Frequently: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently: interact and communicate with others persons (including, but not limited to, students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and friends of the University).
• As necessary: attend events on or off campus

Working Conditions

• Hours of employment: may require working flexible hours, including early mornings, regular office hours, evenings, and occasional weekends and holidays.
• Work-related stress: stress from work-related situations such as those involving an emergency, a crisis, a challenging situation, an urgent or time-sensitive situation, or a situation involving multiple matters.
• Other: subject to contact with blood-borne pathogens and other bodily fluids; will need to work with standard tools and/or machines used by NPs or PAs in a health center setting.

Work Standards

• Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University’s mission statement states in relevant part: “we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” The University’s Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: “Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of t