Preoperative Medicine Clinic Physician

Department Overview

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is integral to the healthcare, education, and research missions at OHSU. We provide clinical services at OHSU hospitals and collaborate with the Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System (VA), Hillsboro Medical Center, and Adventist Health. Our vision in the Pre-Operative Medicine Clinic (PMC) is to work as a clinic-wide team to partner with our multidisciplinary partners at OHSU to serve the diverse peri-operative/peri-procedural needs of patients across the Pacific Northwest to provide high-quality patient-centered care and opportunities for optimization that enhance the entire peri-operative/peri-procedural experience.

Function/Duties of Position

At 1.0 cFTE, a faculty member is expected to complete 360 sessions per year (eight sessions/week x 45 weeks). As a provider in the Preoperative Medicine Clinic, the physician will assure the safe, efficient, high quality and customer-oriented management of patient care for identified patient populations, including but not limited to, completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests prescribe and manage medications and other therapies, provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and, refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary. The PMC physician performs preoperative risk assessment on pre- surgical patients by obtaining an H&P and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory tests. They will collaborate with other members of the team regarding pre-op instructions, medication management, and patient education.

The physician is expected to function independently but also work in close collaboration with providers from other departments (cardiology, anesthesiology, internal medicine, etc.) to coordinate medical optimization of the patient prior to surgery. This includes but is not limited to following up on lab tests, cardiac testing, referrals to other specialties and documenting plan of care in EMR. Physicians also communicates with the surgical team (surgeons, surgery schedulers) when necessary to share concerns about patient readiness for scheduled surgeries. Timely, focused documentation with the referring surgeon, PCP and anesthesiologist when appropriate to ensure quality patient care. The physician will review the patient’s history, via patient’s verbal report and the review of previous medical records from internal and external sources, and perform a complete physical exam on each patient- including but not limited to auscultation of the heart and lungs. Consistent patient education about good preparation for surgery. Documentation in the EMR of the clinical assessment will be executed according to documentation standards for licensed providers at OHSU. Chart documentation will be accurate and timely.

Work closely with APPs in PMC. Serve as a resource to other providers and staff in PMC, including APPs, MAs, RNs, and PAS. Serve as attending of record for residents or students receiving educational instruction in PMC.

The faculty member will be expected to participate in continuing education, professional and faculty development and scholarship as directed by their department.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO degree (or equivalent)

• Board certification or board eligibility is required

• Oregon Medical License or eligibility

• Demonstrated commitment to educational excellence in a clinical setting is required

• Advanced training in medical education is highly desirable

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.