Pulmonary Advanced Practitioner (PA/NP) - Compassionate Care Leader

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 102,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health in Portland, OR is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (PA or NP) to collaborate with physicians in delivering comprehensive primary care. The APP conducts exams, diagnoses, creates treatment plans, and manages patient care from start to finish.

Responsibilities include formulating medical plans, ordering tests, and counseling patients, with emphasis on quality, documentation, and adherence to clinical protocols. Current state licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Education: As required by licensure.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assesses physical condition of patients with examinations and history taking.
• Formulates medical plan and prognosis.
• Consults with physicians on care plans.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to guide care.
• Performs selected procedures within competence.
• Initiates and monitors drug therapies per protocol.
• Maintains complete medical records and participates in quality initiatives.
• Counsels patients and families on health and illness and prevention.
• Establishes health care plan and documents progress.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

State licensure for PA/NP

Job description

Legacy Health in Portland, OR is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (PA or NP) to collaborate with physicians in delivering comprehensive primary care. The APP conducts exams, diagnoses, creates treatment plans, and manages patient care from start to finish.

Responsibilities include formulating medical plans, ordering tests, and counseling patients, with emphasis on quality, documentation, and adherence to clinical protocols. Current state licensure and BLS are required.