Advance Practice Clinician
Company: Planned Parenthood Of Southwestern Oregon
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
This is a continuous recruitment posting. About Planned
Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon Planned Parenthood of
Southwestern Oregon (PPSO) has been dedicated to providing expert
reproductive health care and sexuality education in Southwestern
Oregon for over 55 years. PPSO provides more than 30,000 patient
visits each year at four health centers and via telehealth. PPSO is
also regarded as the region’s most respected provider of medically
accurate sexuality education for young people and adults, as well
as training programs for professionals who work with youth and
families. Education and training programs make over 10,000 contacts
each year, transforming the lives of young people in southwestern
Oregon. PPSO’s essential health services include breast and
cervical cancer screenings, well-woman annual exams, birth control,
abortion care, LGBTQ health, STI prevention, testing and treatment,
pregnancy testing, PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis), HPV
vaccinations, vasectomies, and more. Join our dedicated and mission
driven team as we work to serve more than 40,000 individuals a year
with comprehensive reproductive healthcare, education, and
advocacy. For more information, visit www.ppsworegon.org . Position
Summary The Advance Practice Clinician is responsible for operating
within established, evidence-based procedures and protocols to
provide a full range of sexual and reproductive health care
services to a diverse patient population, including adolescents and
adults. RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Duties Provide respectful,
affirming, inclusive, patient-centered care to a wide variety of
patients seeking reproductive and sexual health services, including
abortion care. Communicate with patients to identify specific
medical problems and to answer patient questions. Perform annual
physical exams for all people in our community. Serve as birth
control counselor and medication prescriber and dispenser.
Diagnose, treat, counsel, educate, and provide care for medical
conditions including sexually transmitted infection. Work with a
centralized team of RNs, who assist in managing labs, diagnostics,
and follow-up care. Collaborate with the Case Management team to
coordinate communication with patients on lab results, referrals,
follow-up plans, and other aspects of their care. Document all care
visits in EHR in a timely manner with a patient-centric focus.
Participate in the training of technical skills, such as phlebotomy
and ultrasound. Collaborate with clinic staff, medical director,
and administration to ensure efficient day-to-day operation.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contribute to the
training of new staff and students, and maintain up-to-date
knowledge of clinical best practices. Ensure compliance with all
organization quality assurance guidelines and pertinent government
regulations including OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA. Equity and Culture
Engage in and support efforts to create and maintain an affirming
and culturally responsive work environment. Take the initiative to
develop own awareness and knowledge of the principles and scope of
diversity, equity, and inclusion. Participate and engage in
required DEI Learning Forums, and other PPSO DEI initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: The responsibilities listed below
are representative, but not all inclusive of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability necessary to satisfactorily and successfully perform
the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this position. Please note that as part of
the screening process PPSO will verify license and certification
status. Minimum Required Qualifications Current Oregon licensure as
a Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife or Physician’s
Assistant, or ability to obtain upon hire. Current CPR
Certification, or the ability to obtain upon hire. Preferred
Qualifications One or more years of experience in supervising and
instructing clinical or support staff. Proficiency in Spanish is
preferred. Experienced in reading, analyzing, and interpreting
technical journals, medical reports, and legal documents. Ability
to respond professionally to inquiries or complaints from patients,
regulatory agencies, or members of the medical community.
Professional Competencies Team oriented with strong interpersonal
skills. Flexible and able to adapt to different situations.
Analytical with an acute attention to detail. Strong
decision-making skills and able to take initiative. Effective
stress management skills. Travel & Availability Requirements Must
reside within a reasonable commuting distance from primary health
center location. May occasionally be required to travel between
health centers on an as needed basis.
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