Radiation Oncology - Prostate - Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate)

Job description

The APP may also contribute to the education of support staff within their area of expertise and may be invited to teach at the School of Nursing or the School of Medicine through lectures. They will mentor students, trainees, and staff by modeling best practices and delegating responsibilities to foster learning. Additionally, the APP may engage in scholarly research to enhance the understanding, detection, and treatment of urologic diseases and may participate in public service activities with both OHSU and external organizations, as approved by the Department Chair.
Clinical Care:
• Conduct prostate cancer screening, including for patients with increased genetic risk.
• Evaluate elevated PSA levels and coordinate referrals for prostate biopsy.
• Provide routine post-radiation surveillance and survivorship care
• Identify biochemical recurrence (BCR) and initiate appropriate work-up (e.g., PSMA/Axumin scans).
• Manage short-, long-, and late-term effects of cancer treatment, including:
• Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
• Urge urinary incontinence
• Overactive bladder (OAB) / irritable bladder
• Radiation urethritis and cystitis - Urethral stricture and fistula
• Erectile dysfunction
• Manage androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), including:
• Pre-ADT laboratory work-up
• Coordination with primary care for metabolic side effects
• Treatment of ADT side effects such as hot flashes and nocturia
• Monitor bone health and screen for secondary malignancies (e.g., bladder, colorectal).
• Provide support for patients experiencing distress related to diagnosis and treatment.
• Evaluate and manage common urologic conditions, including BPH, prostatitis, hypogonadism, recurrent UTIs, and testicular pain.
• Handle patient calls, triage concerns, and support clinic staff.
• Document medical records accurately and perform necessary administrative tasks

Leadership and Collaboration:
• Work closely with faculty and staff from multiple departments to deliver multidisciplinary care.
• Participate in department and institutional quality improvement efforts
• Support coordination of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with OHSU leadership to support the health system's goals and mission in teaching, research, patient care, and public service

Nurse Practitioner:
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Active Oregon Nurse Practitioner license.

Physician Associate:
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current national certification and Oregon Physician Assistant license.

Prescriptive Authority (DEA License) required
• Urology, oncology, or radiation medicine experience preferred
• Urology, oncology, or radiation medicine experience preferred