Advanced Practice - Nephrology opening: Corvallis, OR
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Nephrology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
NP/PA Nephrology opening in Oregon
Located in Corvallis, OR
Full-Time & Permanent
Seeking a certified NP or PA to join Nephrology practice.
- Seeking an APC to be part of a five-clinician team (when fully staffed)
- The goal is to build a team with modern kidney care therapy options that seeks to help address patient needs at the earliest stages of kidney disease, increase patients quality of life and extend kidney function.
- Assist physicians with 15 20 patients daily with outpatient clinic visits, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis visits.
- Follow up with patients with CKD or other kidney issues, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), anemia, and CKD-related bone mineral disorders.
- Willingness to travel to outreach clinics and satellite dialysis units 1-3x a week
- Work in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals.
- Serve as a clinical resource, utilizing critical thinking skills to act as an interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
- Shift varies as clinic is held during regular clinic hours (8am 5pm). Dialysis rounds are held Monday through Friday and can vary based on workload but can be within hours of 7 am and 6 pm.
Requirement:
- ACLS and CPR certified
- Should possess excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team oriented
- Competency with hemodialysis therapy is desired but will train the right candidate. Interest in preventative/early kidney disease stage intervention a plus
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Location:
Life in Corvallis offers... A public school district with a history of excellence. The Corvallis School District boasts some of the highest Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in the nation. Numerous activities for children and families, including dance, theater, music, sports, the arts and much more. Oregon State University, a premier research facility offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields including forestry, agriculture, fisheries, engineering, electronics, home economics, liberal arts and the sciences. Not to mention the cultural richness the university brings to the city! Bike and pedestrian friendly streets. A vibrant downtown, featuring an independent movie theater, two community theaters, independent book stores and compelling shopping and dining experiences. A thriving art community featuring numerous galleries and a dynamic art center. A growing cluster of esteemed micro-breweries within the city and over a dozen beloved wineries dotted throughout the county. Popular farmers' markets that bring together local organic growers and lovers of good fresh food. A healthy local sports scene - boasting the OSU Beavers, school and community sports for kids and adults, an aquatic center with an indoor Olympic-size pool and outdoor water park, numerous 5K and 10K runs, and more.