Advanced Practice Provider - Structural Heart Disease

Job description

Department Overview

The Structural Heart Disease APP will focus on the clinical and research care of patients in the Valvular Heart Disease Clinic at OHSU. This clinic serves over 1,000 patients each year and performs more than 300 structural procedures annually. The OHSU Valvular Heart Disease team is a leader in treating valvular heart disease, known for innovative first-in-human structural heart implants and participation in early-feasibility studies and pivotal clinical trials. As part of this team, you will collaborate with one nurse coordinator, two other clinical APPs, six physician partners, and several research assistants. The position requires on-site work 4-5 days a week, including dedicated days for clinic appointments and research coordination.

This position reports to (supervisor): Section Head for Interventional Cardiology and the Medical Director for Clinical Trials.

Function/Duties of Position
Position Purpose:
- Provide clinical patient care in the Valvular Heart Disease Clinic at OHSU.
- Support clinical research related to these patients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Screen new patients for clinical trials in valvular heart disease and structural heart disease.
- Manage patient care according to research protocols.
- Conduct medical histories and physical examinations.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
- Prescribe appropriate medications and treatments.
- Assess clinical and research-related issues.
- Educate patients and staff.
- Perform administrative tasks to support study selection and reporting requirements.

PRACTICE DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF SERVICE

In this advanced practice provider position, you will provide care to patients primarily in an outpatient setting, with the possibility of engaging in inpatient care and consultations. The Valvular Heart Disease Clinic conducts patient care visits five days a week, along with additional inpatient care, pre- and post-procedural support, and clinical care

• Oregon Health & Science University
• Oregon's Only Academic Health Center