Interventional pulmonology (IP) is a sub-division of pulmonary medicine where the focus is on providing expert consultation and performing minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for a variety complex airway, parenchymal and pleural diseases. Much of the work is in thoracic oncology and a portion involve non-malignant, or “benign”, diseases of the thorax. An IP service’s capabilities range from providing early detection and diagnosis of thoracic malignancies to palliation in advanced disease. The APP in this role would be working in a multidisciplinary team model in partnership with the IP attending in evaluating and managing many of these patients. The APP is also expected to work independently in medical decision-making, care-coordination, interpreting reports from diagnostic imaging, pathology, and other clinical studies within the scope of their training and responsibilities. Opportunities to directly perform unsupervised minor procedures and independently interpret diagnostic studies are available. Work environment is a mix of in-patient and out-patient settings.
The APP faculty works in collaboration with faculty physicians, fellows and residents to provide high quality clinical care and provide education and training to learners. The APP faculty works in conjunction with other faculty and OHSU leadership to promote OHSU’s missions of excellence in patient care, teaching, research, and public service in a 24/7/365 environment; as well as the strategic goals to excel in patient safety, quality, cost-effective and efficient care.
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
Clinical: The primary duties include direct and indirect patient care, including:
Education and Quality Improvement: This position participates in the division’s teaching activities, including divisional conferences, student and fellow didactics and on OHSU committees as expected and approved by the Division and Department.
Specific expectations also include:
Administration: There are no specific administrative responsibilities assigned at this time. Administrative and other duties may be assigned based on department needs and your areas of expertise and interest, including opportunities to participate in departmental management and to serve on institutional committees.
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In addition to the above:
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