Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate | Providence PACE

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME funds

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Providence PACE in Portland, Oregon is seeking a full-time nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to geriatrics and palliative care. You will work across outpatient clinics and community sites to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care for older adults, emphasizing independence and quality of life.

A strong team culture and PSLF-eligible nonprofit setting are highlighted, with relocation and CME support.

Qualifications

• 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience with geriatric population preferred.
• Experience in palliative care or hospice valuable.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care in diverse settings including outpatient clinics and community-based sites.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and other team members.
• Deliver patient-centered, whole-person care for older adults.
• Support care coordination across medical and behavioral health services.

Skills

Geriatrics

Primary care

Team-based care

Patient communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Providence PACE is seeking a full-time nurse practitioner or physician associate to join our Portland, Oregon team. This is an excellent opportunity for a primary care provider who values team-based care and has strong interest or experience in geriatrics and palliative care. You will join an established, interdisciplinary program that provides older adults with comprehensive whole-person care, including medical, behavioral health, therapeutic, and recreational services. Our PACE program focuses on keeping older adults active and fostering independence. Some visits will be in outpatient primary care clinics, but many visits will be in private residences, assisted living facilities, adult care homes, skilled nursing facilities, and other community-based settings. Join an exceptional team of caregivers who are deeply committed to the health, dignity, and well-being of older adults.

• Full-time at 1.0 FTE
• Monday to Friday, daytime hours
• Care provided in a variety of settings, primarily community-based but also outpatient clinics
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse care managers, social workers, pharmacists, psychiatric/mental health clinicians, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Ideal candidates are resourceful, clinically confident, and able to build trust quickly with patients, families, and care teams
• 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience working with a geriatric population preferred
• Training and/or experience in palliative care and/or hospice valuable
• Generous salary, incentives, relocation assistance, and CME funds and hours
• Comprehensive employed provider benefits package including Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Malpractice Insurance
• As a non-profit organization, Providence is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Join a team dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Where You'll Work

Providence PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a federally recognized program and the first of its kind in Oregon, serving older adults since 1990. With seven centers across the Portland metro area and an additional rural coastal health center in Seaside, Providence PACE provides comprehensive, community-based care for adults age 55 and older. The program offers fully coordinated Medicare- and Medicaid-covered services and much more, including all medical and nursing care, rehabilitation services, home health, long-term care, and social support, helping participants remain as active and independent as possible.

Where You'll Live

In Portland, Oregon, you'll find a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Home to the Portland Trail Blazers, "Rip City" offers residents endless entertainment, with eclectic art and culinary scenes, sports culture and distinct neighborhood identities. Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, and just a drive away from Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Coast, Portland offers unparalleled, year-round access to outdoor adventures.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran