Assistant Professor

Acting as an attending physician in the Emergency Department (including the ED observation unit and Pediatric Emergency Services) as assigned by the Chair; participation in education of medical and paramedic students, house staff and nurses; participating in Emergency Department quality assurance activities; and provision of on-line medical consultation. Evaluate, diagnose, perform history and physical examinations, and initially treat patients, who present in the emergency department with any symptom, illness, injury or condition and provide services necessary to ameliorate minor illnesses or injuries; stabilize patients with major illnesses or injuries and to assess all patients to determine if additional care is necessary. 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. Education: MD or equivalent; Emergency Medicine Residency Certificate Experience: Knowledge, training and experience in clinical and academic Emergency Medicine Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law • Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines. • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical records, word processing and spreadsheet software. • Regular and consistent attendance at work Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses: • ABEM or ABOEM Board certified or board eligible • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required if not yet board certified (no longer required once board certification is obtained) • Current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification required to have been completed at least once, even when board-certified • A qualified candidate must have a current unlimited Oregon MD (or equivalent) license prior to start date. The provider must complete the credentialing process and be approved by the OHSU Professional Board to practice as an independent practitioner in an acute care/emergency setting. The provider must be registered with Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and be authorized to prescribe medications prior to start date. Education: MD or equivalent; Emergency Medicine Residency Certificate Experience: Knowledge, training and experience in clinical and academic Emergency Medicine Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law • Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines. • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical records, word processing and spreadsheet software. • Regular and consistent attendance at work Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses: • ABEM or ABOEM Board certified or board eligible • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required if not yet board certified (no longer required once board certification is obtained) • Current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification required to have been completed at least once, even when board-certified • A qualified candidate must have a current unlimited Oregon MD (or equivalent) license prior to start date. The provider must complete the credentialing process and be approved by the OHSU Professional Board to practice as an independent practitioner in an acute care/emergency setting. The provider must be registered with Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and be authorized to prescribe medications prior to start date.