Oncology Advanced Practice Provider; APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant​/Associate

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is a pioneer in personalized cancer medicine and an international leader in cancer research and treatment.

Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the Knight is dedicated to alleviating the global burden of cancer.

The Institute specializes inearlydetection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, precision oncology, and cultivating a welcoming and supportive environment for caregivers, researchers, and support personnel.

The Division of Hematology and Medical Oncologycomprisesspecialists dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Our Community Hematology Oncology section (CHO) is focused on keeping patients close to home while receiving high-quality university care.

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider(APP) who will primarily support the Community Hematology Oncology clinic located in East Portland.

Position Summary:

OHSU classification:Clinical Associate APP

Primary location: East Portland community clinic

Other locations:
Occasional coverage at other community clinic sites:

Beaverton, NW Portland, Tualatin, and Gresham locations

Schedule:10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, may include weekends and holidays

This position is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association & Advance Practice United, subject to the active collective bargaining agreement.

This position cares for patients in the Community Hematology Oncology(CHO) section, covering ambulatory, infusion, and hospital areas across multiple sites all days of the week.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and demonstrate clinical knowledge and oncologic experience to support a complex patient population.

The Clinical Associate-APP delivers care aligned with a defined scope of practice in Adult Medical Oncology
, with work expectations operationalized through departmental workflows, productivity standards, and performance expectations consistent with the collective bargaining agreement and institutional policies.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Address urgent needs and evaluate the patient situation and determine the tolerance of the treatment
• Review labs and modify orders, as needed
• Write chemotherapy orders in compliance with credentialed privileges
• Manage patient anticoagulation
• Respond to nurse questions and patient situations in the infusion room
• Work closely with phone triage staff to manage patient issues
• See patients as same day add-on, if needed
• Admit patients to community hospitals in collaboration with attending physicians
• Round on patients in community hospitals in collaboration with attending physicians, in compliance with community hospital credentialed privileges
• On call only as back-up for attending physician

Research Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying patients eligible for clinical trials
• Assist in caring for patients in clinical trials, including completion of necessary documentation
• Participate in research projects as appropriate

Educational Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development of patient education tools and programs
• Provides individualized patient education on aspects of Oncology
• Assumes responsibility for educating others on aspects of Oncology and hematologic malignancies
• Participates in the teaching of medical, nurse practitioner and physician associate students if assigned

General Responsibilities:

All APPs are expected to maintain professional standards in all aspects of role performance, including consistent participation in unit and departmental meetings, routine monitoring and timely response to organizational communications (e.g., email), and adherence to established deadlines for institutional and departmental requirements.

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