Samaritan Health Services in Oregon has an opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner in GeriatricsSamaritan Health Services is seeking Nurse Practitioner specializing in Geriatrics to join our compassionate and collaborative team in Lebanon, Oregon.Our award-winning health system provides exceptional primary care and a range of specialty services throughout the mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon coast. The network serves approximately 300,000 residents in Linn, Benton, Lincoln and portions of Polk and Marion counties. Our skilled providers have a passion for building healthier communities through world-class, compassionate health care.Job Specifics:<ul><li>Monday through Friday schedule</li><li>Four 10-hour shifts per week</li><li>8-10 patients per day</li><li>Focus on complex chronic disease management in long term care, acute medical problems and injuries, general ward inpatient care in skilled nursing facility, and care for skilled rehabilitation patients post hospital discharge.</li><li>Procedures to include I&D, cryotherapy, and shoulder/knee injections</li><li>No in-person call responsibilities</li><li>Opportunity to support IM/FM Residents during clinic rotations</li><li>Position will travel locally to facilities in the Willamette Valley</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>Experience with Geriatrics, skilled nursing, and assisted living. Preferred to have a completed rotation in a nursing facility.</li><li>Should possess excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team oriented</li><li>Eligibility to work in the United States</li></ul>We offer an attractive salary plus incentives, relocation assistance, paid malpractice, CME allowance, Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) and a competitive benefit package.Location DetailsPhysicians and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available in the Willamette Valley, as well as proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon's largest city - all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?iJ5CWNfMIuf%2b%2bFzJdFqLDgn" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Practitioner in Geriatrics**

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Geriatrics to join our compassionate and collaborative team in Lebanon, Oregon. Our award-winning health system provides exceptional primary care and a range of specialty services throughout the mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon coast. The network serves approximately 300,000 residents in Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and portions of Polk and Marion counties. Our skilled providers have a passion for building healthier communities through world-class, compassionate health care.

**Job Description**

- Monday through Friday schedule
- Four 10-hour shifts per week
- 8-10 patients per day
- Focus on complex chronic disease management in long-term care, acute medical problems and injuries, general ward inpatient care in skilled nursing facilities, and care for skilled rehabilitation patients post-hospital discharge
- Procedures to include I&D, cryotherapy, and shoulder/knee injections
- No in-person call responsibilities
- Opportunity to support IM/FM Residents during clinic rotations
- Position will travel locally to facilities in the Willamette Valley

**Requirements**

- Experience with Geriatrics, skilled nursing, and assisted living. Preferred to have a completed rotation in a nursing facility
- Should possess excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team-oriented
- Eligibility to work in the United States

**Benefits**

- Attractive salary plus incentives
- Relocation assistance
- Paid malpractice
- CME allowance
- Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)
- Competitive benefit package

**Community Overview**

Physicians and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available in the Willamette Valley, as well as proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon's largest city - all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.

Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics

Summary <ul> <li> JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE <ul> <li> Provides clinical and clerical support for the Occupational Medicine Department including greeting and answering inquiries for patients and employers, scheduling appointments, utilizing computer applications for all day-to-day functions and coordinating the needs of multiple providers and staff. </li> </ul> </li> <li> DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION <ul> <li> Samaritan Occupational Medicine serves the health and safety needs of employers and employees in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties. Designed to meet the specific requirements within different occupations, Samaritan Occupational Medicine helps employers and employees gain control over work-related injuries and provides OSHA required medical surveillance and employer requested services. </li> </ul> </li> <li> EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS <ul> <li> High school diploma or equivalent required. </li> <li> Healthcare Provider BLS required. </li> <li> One (1) of the following required: <ul> <li> Registered or Certified Medical Assistant </li> <li> Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure. </li> </ul> </li> <li> This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order. </li> <li> Experience and/or training with MS Office required. </li> <li> Current DOT Collector and Breath Alcohol Technician certifications required within three (3) months of hire. </li> <li> Current CAOHC Audio certification required within six (6) months of hire. </li> <li> Experience and/or training in medical terminology preferred. </li> <li> Certification in urine drug screening, breath alcohol, spirometry and audiometry preferred. </li> <li> Medical assistant, medical office and/or billing experience preferred. </li> </ul> </li> <li> KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES <ul> <li> Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. </li> <li> Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information. </li> <li> Health Information Technology - Knowledge of health information technology (e.g. review documents, the electronic health record, coding software). Possess independent judgment skills within the scope of job responsibilities to resolve legal, financial or administrative problems. </li> <li> Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction. </li> <li> Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. </li> <li> Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. </li> </ul> </li> <li> PHYSICAL DEMANDS <ul> <li> Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 - 100% of the time) WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH - Forward REACH - Upward ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY SIT STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) BEND FORWARD at waist ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?aVsjAtHBoXBJmUF%2f8%2fJF%2bQb" width="0" height="0" />

**Occupational Medicine Support Staff**

Join our team in the Occupational Medicine Department, where you will provide clinical and clerical support, including greeting and answering inquiries for patients and employers, scheduling appointments, utilizing computer applications for day-to-day functions, and coordinating the needs of multiple providers and staff.

**Job Description**

- Provides clinical and clerical support for the Occupational Medicine Department.
- Greets and answers inquiries for patients and employers.
- Schedules appointments and utilizes computer applications for all day-to-day functions.
- Coordinates the needs of multiple providers and staff.

**Department Overview**

Samaritan Occupational Medicine serves the health and safety needs of employers and employees in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. Designed to meet the specific requirements within different occupations, Samaritan Occupational Medicine helps employers and employees gain control over work-related injuries and provides OSHA-required medical surveillance and employer-requested services.

**Requirements**

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- One of the following required:
  - Registered or Certified Medical Assistant
  - Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure.
- This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.
- Experience and/or training with MS Office required.
- Current DOT Collector and Breath Alcohol Technician certifications required within three months of hire.
- Current CAOHC Audio certification required within six months of hire.
- Experience and/or training in medical terminology preferred.
- Certification in urine drug screening, breath alcohol, spirometry, and audiometry preferred.
- Medical assistant, medical office, and/or billing experience preferred.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

- Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high-risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer the best possible care to patients.
- Computer Literacy: Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware, and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information.
- Health Information Technology: Knowledge of health information technology (e.g., review documents, the electronic health record, coding software). Possess independent judgment skills within the scope of job responsibilities to resolve legal, financial, or administrative problems.
- Customer Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
- Time Management: Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

**Physical Demands**

- Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
- Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
- Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
- Continually (67 - 100% of the time)

Walking on incline

Lifting (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 lbs

Lifting (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 lbs

Pushing (0-20 pounds force)

Pulling (0-20 pounds force)

Climbing - stairs

Lifting (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 lbs

Lifting (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 lbs

Lifting (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 lbs

Lifting (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 lbs

Squatting Repetitive

Kneeling (on knees)

Reaching - forward

Reaching - upward

Entering & exiting vehicle/machinery

Sitting

Standing

Walking on level surface

Lifting (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 lbs

Squatting Static (hold >30 sec)

Bending forward at waist

Rotating trunk sitting

Rotating trunk standing

Finger dexterity

Pinching fingers

Grasping hand/fist

Carrying one-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

Carrying two-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

Manual dexterity hands/wrists

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