At the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, we are working to lift the burden of cancer from the world. The institute focuses on the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, precision oncology, and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its caregivers, researchers, and support personnel. Knight affiliates subscribe to three guiding principles: We are bold and supportive and work as a connected team in our fight to end cancer as we know it.

Our Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology is seeking Advanced Practice Providers who will provide clinical management of patients in various outpatient settings within the Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology.

The purposes of these roles are to:

1. Provide clinical management of patients in Hematology & Medical Oncology;
2. Assure a coordinated, effective, high-quality, and efficient care process;
3. Use an interdisciplinary team approach to the care of patients;
4. Work collaboratively with clinic management on process improvement projects;
5. Provide education to colleagues, staff, and students as needed.

Positions are available in the following areas. You will be asked within the application process to indicate which position(s) you are applying for or are most interested in.

Outpatient Genitourinary (GU) APP:

The GU APP manages patient care for genitourinary cancers which include the following: Prostate, renal cell carcinoma, bladder, testicular, and penile cancers. Treatments for these various cancer types have a broad range, including hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, oral targeted therapies, and radiopharmaceuticals. The APP is also responsible for managing side effects from treatments and seeing patients in clinical trials. This APP will also attend research meetings to discuss trials and clinical trial patient-related issues. Additionally, this APP may intermittently provide oversight of the infusion unit, responding to acute infusion reactions and urgent medical issues.

Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week. The schedule is to be determined upon hiring.

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) APP:

The Center for Hematologic Malignancies (CHM) outpatient clinic provides acute and long-term care to patients who have undergone an autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) or received other cellular therapies such as chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy.  Seeing up to 12 patients per day, this APP provides care in conjunction with a team comprised of physicians, advanced practice professionals (APPs), RN coordinators, and other allied health professionals.  APPs may practice both independently or in a shared-care model with physicians as determined by the needs of the team. Additionally, this APP may intermittently provide oversight of the infusion unit, responding to acute infusion reactions and urgent medical issues.

After appropriate proctoring, APPs will independently perform procedures including bone marrow aspirate/biopsy, lumbar puncture, ommaya tap, and skin biopsy.

Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week. Schedule is to be determined upon hiring.

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current and active Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon
• State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges
• DEA certificate
• ANCC (or equivalent) certification

Physician Assistant:

• Current and active Physician Assistant license for the State of Oregon
• DEA certificate

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong clinical skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to providing empathetic, patient-focused care

• 2+ years of APP experience in oncology
• Experience working in research and with experimental therapeutics
• Experience with EPIC and Beacon
• Exposure to clinical trial research

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. 

To view our other Advanced Practice Provider positions in the Knight Cancer Institute, please visit: 

• APP at Columbia Memorial Hospital-OHSU Cancer Collective in Astoria, OR - Req 2023-22932
• Resource APP at various community oncology sites in Portland and surrounding areas - Req 2024-29286 
• APP at community oncology site: Tualatin - Req 2024-29895 
• APP with a focus in BMT and Hematologic Malignancies -  Req 2023-26436

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees 
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents 
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU 
• 25 days a year of paid time off 
• 8 days of sick time off  
• Commuter subsidies 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance, and other supplemental benefits 
• Annual Merit Increase 
• Growth/Development Opportunities 
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses 

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Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.