Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associates

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement options

PSLF program

Wellness programs

Job summary

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute seeks a founding Advanced Practice Provider to join the DIRECT Clinic, guiding diagnostic pathways for adults with suspected cancer. You will work in an ambulatory setting, integrating imaging, labs, and consultations while coordinating care with Radiation Medicine and oncology teams.

Eligible applicants include new graduates and experienced APPs, with strong interests in oncology, patient education, and clinical research.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an advanced nursing or PA degree from an accredited program.
• Current RN/APRN or PA licensure in applicable state with relevant certifications.
• Experience or interest in oncology, primary care, or ambulatory diagnostics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice clinician care in ambulatory diagnostic clinics for adults with cancer suspicion.
• Perform assessments, order tests, and coordinate with specialists and imaging.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and multidisciplinary teams to develop care pathways.

Skills

Diagnostic planning

Imaging & labs

Clinical collaboration

Ambulatory care

Decision support

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Master Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies

Job description

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is an internationally recognized leader in cancer research, prevention, early detection, and patient-centered cancer care. As Oregon's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Knight brings together experts across research and clinical disciplines to transform cancer outcomes through innovation and collaboration.

About The DIRECT Clinic

The DIRECT (Diagnostic Interception and Rapid Early Cancer Testing) Clinic is a new, pioneering program designed to serve as the Knight's centralized entry point for adults with a suspicion of cancer or a positive cancer early-detection test result. The clinic provides a coordinated, cancer-site-agnostic diagnostic pathway that streamlines evaluation, accelerates access to imaging, procedures, and specialty consultation, and helps patients move from concern to diagnostic resolution as quickly as possible.

Your Opportunity as a Founding Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

As a founding member of this growing program, the APP will play a key role in shaping clinical workflows, building innovative care pathways, and improving the experience and outcomes of patients during one of the most critical stages of their cancer journey.

Position Summary

OHSU classification: Clinical Associate APP, represented by the Oregon Nurses Association & Advance Practice United, subject to the active collective bargaining agreement. Location: OHSU Radiation Medicine clinic, Knight Cancer Institute (Marquam Hill Campus or Beaverton), Portland and Beaverton, OR; telehealth visits as clinically appropriate.

Direct Clinical Activities

Patient population: Adults (18+) referred with a suspicion of cancer (e.g., abnormal imaging, unexplained mass or lymphadenopathy, concerning signs, symptoms, or laboratory findings) or a positive cancer early-detection/MCED test, without an established cancer diagnosis nor oncologist. Cancer-site agnostic. Practice area and practice type: Ambulatory diagnostic clinic within OHSU Radiation Medicine (in-person and telehealth visits). Independent practice under the clinical direction of, and in collaboration with, the DIRECT Medical Director, with consultation from Radiation Medicine faculty and diagnostic and oncology specialists.

Clinical coverage requirement

Weekday day shift. New and return patient visits, results-disclosure visits, triage of new referrals and patient messages, and timely follow-up of pending diagnostic results.

Department-specific activities

DIRECT case-review huddles with the Medical Director and navigator; presentation at multidisciplinary tumor boards as needed; Radiation Medicine staff meetings.

Indirect Clinical Activities

Referral review and triage; Epic order entry, result review, and diagnostic work-queue management; coordination with Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Pathology, and community diagnostic partners; communication with referring providers; documentation.

General Responsibilities

All APPs are expected to support the clinical, education, and research mission of OHSU through routine clinical care that includes working with students, trainees, and patients participating in research, consistent with their role, scope of practice, and applicable contract and institutional policies. In the DIRECT Clinic this includes caring for patients enrolled on cancer early-detection trials and partnering with the Medical Director on pathway development, quality improvement, and program evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• No prior APP experience required; new graduates are welcome to apply. Structured orientation and mentorship are provided by the DIRECT Medical Director.
• Preferred: Post-graduate APP fellowship or residency training in oncology, internal medicine, or primary care.

Education

• Successful completion of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (e.g., Family, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP).
• OR -
• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program.

Registrations, Certifications And/or Licenses

• Current RN and APRN licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing
• Licensure with Washington Board of Nursing (within 90 days of start date)
• Current ANCC (or equivalent) Certification
• DEA Certification
• OR-
• Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board
• PA licensure with the Washington Medical Board (within 90 days of start date)
• Current NCCPA Certification
• DEA Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop, with physician guidance as needed, efficient diagnostic plans for suspected malignancy across organ systems (cancer-site agnostic).
• Working knowledge of diagnostic modalities — imaging, laboratory testing, and tissue acquisition

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience (as an APP, RN, or in another clinical role) in ambulatory care, oncology, primary care, or internal medicine.
• Exposure to cancer screening, early detection, diagnostic evaluation, or care coordination/navigation, including through clinical rotations.
• Experience or interest in clinical research.
• Knowledge of MCED testing and consensus guidance for evaluation of signal-positive results; familiarity with NCCN guidelines for diagnostic evaluation; quality improvement methodology; experience

Additional Details

OHSU employees have access to robust and competitive benefits for well-being and peace of mind. Packages include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, multiple retirement options, participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, wellnesssupportand more.
You'llalso find a commitment to belonging. OHSU welcomes diverse people and ideas, and we foster a culture that is inclusive,equitableand accepting of all. We aim to help you:

• Feelsupported.
• Explore well-being programs and resources.
• Connect with colleagues to share and build knowledge.
• Find fulfillment by balancing work,lifeand community.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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