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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 visa types realistically fit nurse consultant roles in Oregon?
Nurse consultants in Oregon can be sponsored under the H-1B visa, which requires a specialty occupation degree, or the TN visa for Canadian and Mexican registered nurses under USMCA. EB-3 green card sponsorship is also common for experienced nurses. J-1 visa exchange programs may apply through designated sponsor organizations. E-3 visa covers Australian specialty occupation workers, though nursing classification requires careful employer documentation.
Which companies sponsor visas for nurse consultants in Oregon?
Oregon's largest visa sponsors for nurse consultant roles include Oregon Health & Science University, Providence Health and Services, PeaceHealth, Legacy Health, and Regence BlueCross BlueShield. Moda Health and Health Net of Oregon also hire nurse consultants for utilization management and case review. These organizations have established HR infrastructure and prior H-1B and green card filing histories for clinical and quasi-clinical nursing roles.
How to find nurse consultant visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate lists Oregon nurse consultant positions from employers with verified visa sponsorship histories, letting you search by city and role type without filtering through postings from employers who don't sponsor. Focus your search on Portland, Salem, and Eugene where Oregon's major health systems and insurance carriers are headquartered. Migrate Mate surfaces both direct-care and non-bedside consultant positions, which is especially useful for nurses targeting utilization review or quality roles.
Which cities in Oregon have the most nurse consultant sponsorship jobs?
Portland accounts for the largest share of nurse consultant sponsorship activity in Oregon, driven by OHSU, Legacy Health, and multiple regional insurers. Salem follows as home to state government health agencies and Salem Health. Eugene has a growing presence through PeaceHealth's regional offices. Bend's expanding healthcare market, anchored by St. Charles Health System, is an emerging secondary market for consultant-level nursing positions.
Are there state-specific factors that affect nurse consultant visa sponsorship in Oregon?
Oregon's strong public health infrastructure and large managed-care insurance sector create steady demand for nurse consultants in utilization review, population health, and care coordination. OHSU's academic medical center status means it regularly sponsors international nurses for consultant and research-adjacent roles. Oregon also has an active nursing compact consideration history, so candidates should verify their multistate license eligibility, as licensure status can affect employer willingness to initiate sponsorship for out-of-state or international applicants.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nurse 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.