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Get Access To All JobsJob Title Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner
Department Health & Counseling Center
Job Code A42309
Job category Full Time Staff
Terms and Hours Full Time Exempt, 10-month assignment period from August through May
Salary Range Starting salary at $86,200 for 10-month assignment period (annualized at $103,855); commensurate with experience
Job Summary
The mission of the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) is to provide comprehensive, high-quality, compassionate, and accessible health services to students at the University of Portland. The Physician Associate (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) serves as a primary healthcare provider within the University of Portland Health & Counseling Center (HCC), delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care that supports student health, wellness, and overall student success outcomes. This position provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for acute and chronic health conditions, while emphasizing preventive care, health education, and wellness promotion for a diverse student population.
Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, the PA/NP partners with HCC colleagues, campus departments, and community healthcare resources to ensure coordinated, compassionate, and student-centered care. The role includes clinical consultation and triage, management of electronic health records, development and implementation of clinical protocols, and participation in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming healthcare environment, delivering exceptional clinical care, and contributing to the ongoing success and continuous improvement of the Health & Counseling Center’s services and operations. This position reports to the Director of the Health & Counseling Center.
As the HCC operates on an academic year when students are on campus, this position works a 10-month assignment period from August through May and receives the summer months of June and July off. The University total compensation package is offered for all 12 months.
The posted starting salary is based off the 10-month assignment period which is considered a .83 FTE. The University is able to commensurate the salary based off measurable years of relevant experience and licensure.
Core Duties
- Provide direct clinical services to students which includes assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health conditions; ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests; and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
- Provide triage and consult via telephone and electronic communication methods as appropriate.
- Educate students on treatment plans, self-care strategies, and campus or community resources.
- Deliver preventive health services to support student wellness, immunization review, health screenings, and health promotion support.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
- Support the Primary Care Team in maintaining an efficient, high-quality, and compassionate clinic. Participate in team meetings, collaborative practice discussions, case review, and represent the HCC at meetings and conferences as needed.
- Collaborate with HCC staff, campus partners, and community healthcare resources to strengthen and facilitate care to enhance student success and wellness.
- Develop, review, and implement clinical protocols and evidence-based practices for routine and emergency care situations, working in collaboration with the Director of the HCC.
- Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and service excellence.
- Support compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations, including OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, and professional practice standards.
- Actively contribute to the review and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, and clinic workflows.
Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.
Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s purview and responsibility.
Education & Experience
- Required: Master’s degree in certified Nursing or Physician Assistant program.
- Required: Two or more years directly relevant professional experience in family or internal medicine practice.
- Preferred: Experience in health services within a higher education institution.
- Preferred: Experience precepting nurse practitioner students.
- Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
Certifications & Licenses
- Required: License to practice as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Oregon.
- Required: National certification as Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Required: Dispensing license; DEA license; BLS.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to organize and follow through with complex tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to anticipate problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate them.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with organizations and persons outside of the University.
- Ability to learn, respect, and contribute to the mission of the University of Portland and the traditions of the Holy Cross.
- Ability to implement holistic concept healthcare.
- Knowledge and ability to learn of referral sources within and outside the University.
- Knowledge of regulation practices and laws to protect and maintain client’s right to privacy and confidentiality, with the ability to comply with all legal regulations and professional standards in this area.
- Ability to independently perform age appropriate history and physical for a patient who usually is of college age.
- Knowledge of and ability to order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests, and prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
- Ability to implement appropriate interventions to support health, wellness, and student success while continually monitoring outcomes of interventions.
- Excellent judgment and effective in emergency, crisis, or otherwise serious situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills.
- Able to effectively receive and implement supervisory direction.
- Effective ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Ability to follow required processes including documentation requirements.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple patients and priorities.
- Competence with and commitment to inclusive excellence; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes.
- Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for the duties of the position, including, without limitation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and computerized maintenance management systems.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; read; write by hand; sort and file paperwork; use a telephone.
- Frequently: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.
- Frequently: interact and communicate with others persons (including, but not limited to, students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and friends of the University).
- As necessary: attend events on or off campus.
Working Conditions
- Hours of employment: may require working flexible hours, including early mornings, regular office hours, evenings, and occasional weekends and holidays.
- Work-related stress: stress from work-related situations such as those involving an emergency, a crisis, a challenging situation, an urgent or time-sensitive situation, or a situation involving multiple matters.
- Other: subject to contact with blood-borne pathogens and other bodily fluids; will need to work with standard tools and/or machines used by NPs or PAs in a health center setting.
Work Standards
- Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University’s mission statement states in relevant part: “we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” The University’s Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: “Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity.”
The full Mission Statement is at: www.up.edu/about/mission.
The full Statement of Inclusion is at: www.up.edu/disclosures/inclusion.
- Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.
- Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting university business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.
- Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S399-2023
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Job Title Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner
Department Health & Counseling Center
Job Code A42309
Job category Full Time Staff
Terms and Hours Full Time Exempt, 10-month assignment period from August through May
Salary Range Starting salary at $86,200 for 10-month assignment period (annualized at $103,855); commensurate with experience
Job Summary
The mission of the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) is to provide comprehensive, high-quality, compassionate, and accessible health services to students at the University of Portland. The Physician Associate (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) serves as a primary healthcare provider within the University of Portland Health & Counseling Center (HCC), delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care that supports student health, wellness, and overall student success outcomes. This position provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for acute and chronic health conditions, while emphasizing preventive care, health education, and wellness promotion for a diverse student population.
Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, the PA/NP partners with HCC colleagues, campus departments, and community healthcare resources to ensure coordinated, compassionate, and student-centered care. The role includes clinical consultation and triage, management of electronic health records, development and implementation of clinical protocols, and participation in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming healthcare environment, delivering exceptional clinical care, and contributing to the ongoing success and continuous improvement of the Health & Counseling Center’s services and operations. This position reports to the Director of the Health & Counseling Center.
As the HCC operates on an academic year when students are on campus, this position works a 10-month assignment period from August through May and receives the summer months of June and July off. The University total compensation package is offered for all 12 months.
The posted starting salary is based off the 10-month assignment period which is considered a .83 FTE. The University is able to commensurate the salary based off measurable years of relevant experience and licensure.
Core Duties
- Provide direct clinical services to students which includes assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health conditions; ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests; and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
- Provide triage and consult via telephone and electronic communication methods as appropriate.
- Educate students on treatment plans, self-care strategies, and campus or community resources.
- Deliver preventive health services to support student wellness, immunization review, health screenings, and health promotion support.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
- Support the Primary Care Team in maintaining an efficient, high-quality, and compassionate clinic. Participate in team meetings, collaborative practice discussions, case review, and represent the HCC at meetings and conferences as needed.
- Collaborate with HCC staff, campus partners, and community healthcare resources to strengthen and facilitate care to enhance student success and wellness.
- Develop, review, and implement clinical protocols and evidence-based practices for routine and emergency care situations, working in collaboration with the Director of the HCC.
- Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and service excellence.
- Support compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accrediting regulations, including OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, and professional practice standards.
- Actively contribute to the review and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, and clinic workflows.
Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.
Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s purview and responsibility.
Education & Experience
- Required: Master’s degree in certified Nursing or Physician Assistant program.
- Required: Two or more years directly relevant professional experience in family or internal medicine practice.
- Preferred: Experience in health services within a higher education institution.
- Preferred: Experience precepting nurse practitioner students.
- Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
Certifications & Licenses
- Required: License to practice as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Oregon.
- Required: National certification as Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Required: Dispensing license; DEA license; BLS.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to organize and follow through with complex tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to anticipate problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate them.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with organizations and persons outside of the University.
- Ability to learn, respect, and contribute to the mission of the University of Portland and the traditions of the Holy Cross.
- Ability to implement holistic concept healthcare.
- Knowledge and ability to learn of referral sources within and outside the University.
- Knowledge of regulation practices and laws to protect and maintain client’s right to privacy and confidentiality, with the ability to comply with all legal regulations and professional standards in this area.
- Ability to independently perform age appropriate history and physical for a patient who usually is of college age.
- Knowledge of and ability to order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests, and prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
- Ability to implement appropriate interventions to support health, wellness, and student success while continually monitoring outcomes of interventions.
- Excellent judgment and effective in emergency, crisis, or otherwise serious situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills.
- Able to effectively receive and implement supervisory direction.
- Effective ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Ability to follow required processes including documentation requirements.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple patients and priorities.
- Competence with and commitment to inclusive excellence; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes.
- Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for the duties of the position, including, without limitation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and computerized maintenance management systems.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; read; write by hand; sort and file paperwork; use a telephone.
- Frequently: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.
- Frequently: interact and communicate with others persons (including, but not limited to, students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and friends of the University).
- As necessary: attend events on or off campus.
Working Conditions
- Hours of employment: may require working flexible hours, including early mornings, regular office hours, evenings, and occasional weekends and holidays.
- Work-related stress: stress from work-related situations such as those involving an emergency, a crisis, a challenging situation, an urgent or time-sensitive situation, or a situation involving multiple matters.
- Other: subject to contact with blood-borne pathogens and other bodily fluids; will need to work with standard tools and/or machines used by NPs or PAs in a health center setting.
Work Standards
- Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University’s mission statement states in relevant part: “we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” The University’s Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: “Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity.”
The full Mission Statement is at: www.up.edu/about/mission.
The full Statement of Inclusion is at: www.up.edu/disclosures/inclusion.
- Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.
- Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting university business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.
- Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S399-2023
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
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Which companies sponsor visas for medical consultants in Oregon?
Oregon Health & Science University, Providence Health & Services, Legacy Health, PeaceHealth, and Moda Health are among the Oregon employers with histories of sponsoring work visas for healthcare and medical consultant roles. Large integrated health systems tend to have dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure, making them more consistent sponsors than smaller clinical practices or independent consulting firms.
Which visa types realistically fit medical consultant roles in Oregon?
Medical consultant positions in Oregon typically qualify as specialty occupations, making the H-1B visa the most common path. The role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as medicine, public health, or health administration. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, so timing matters. Candidates with a qualifying degree who are already in F-1 OPT status may also work for a sponsoring Oregon employer during their authorized period. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards are longer-term options once an employer is committed to permanent sponsorship.
How to find medical consultant visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate lists Oregon employers with verified visa sponsorship history for medical consultant roles, letting you search specifically within the state rather than sorting through national postings. Portland-area health systems and statewide managed care organizations are well represented. Because medical consultant is a specialty occupation, confirmed sponsorship history is a meaningful signal of an employer's willingness and administrative capacity to file on a candidate's behalf.
Which cities in Oregon have the most medical consultant sponsorship jobs?
Portland accounts for the largest share of medical consultant sponsorship activity in Oregon, driven by its concentration of major health systems, insurance carriers, and OHSU's academic medical complex. Salem, Eugene, and Bend have smaller but active healthcare markets, with regional hospital networks occasionally sponsoring medical consultant roles. Remote and hybrid arrangements have also expanded access to Portland-based roles for candidates anywhere in the state.
Are there any state-specific considerations for medical consultants seeking sponsorship in Oregon?
Oregon's strong managed care and Coordinated Care Organization model creates consistent demand for medical consultants in utilization management, quality improvement, and population health roles, particularly within Oregon's Medicaid system. OHSU serves as both a major employer and a research pipeline that attracts internationally trained professionals. Oregon does not impose additional state-level licensing barriers specific to visa holders, but candidates in clinical advisory roles should verify any applicable Oregon Medical Board credentialing requirements for their specific duties.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored medical consultant jobs in Oregon?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.