Physician

Location

North Bend, OR | United States

Job description

Job Title: Physician - MD or DO

Job Category: Clinical

Wage Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Location: North Bend/Coos Bay

Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted

Travel: Minimal

Salary Range: $223,724 - $254,665 DOE

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Manages Direct Reports: No

HR Review & Approval: 10/24/23

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, this position functions in a team and mission-based setting to provide delivery of integrated primary care. This includes health promotion/maintenance, counseling, education, assessment, acute/chronic care, and consultation/collaboration with supervising physicians, other health care professionals, and community resources. Exercises progressive levels of autonomy in day-to-day activities based on satisfactory job performance. 

Duties:

• Adheres to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
• Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social, and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
• Demonstrate substantial knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate health care for clients in the area of school-based health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate; refers clients to specialty physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
• Demonstrate skillful knowledge of medicine techniques and procedures, medical and lab equipment, testing procedures, and medication.
• Educate and inform the patient of the necessary treatment plan and any follow-up appointments.
• Encourage preventative health measures including proper diet, rest, and exercise.
• Counsel patients about their health, providing advice about staying in good health, alleviating symptoms of chronic conditions, improving eating habits, and learning to break bad habits like smoking.
• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose the medical condition of the patient.
• Provides and prescribes medications within the area of specialty.
• Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results.
• Establishes and maintains client medical charts and other necessary records.
• Advance and maintain a personal knowledge base by pursuing continuing education to enhance professional competence.
• Demonstrate skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the drug therapy needed for the treatment of these medical conditions. Must be proficient in the use of medical and laboratory equipment.
• Participate in the Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Management meetings and other meetings as requested by the supervisor and/or Senior Leadership Team.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, deal tactfully and patiently with clients, establish, and maintain records, reports, and statistical data, use initiative and judgment, maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies, professionals, and citizen groups, perform and record total physical examinations.
• Promote individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior to maintain high standards.
• Maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional development to remain abreast with professional literature and current healthcare management trends and rules in FQCH regulation.
• Performs any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.

Education and/or Experience and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine with a Degree in Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), a minimum of one year’s experience is desirable.
• Completion of Accredited Residency.
• Unrestricted License and Board Certified to practice medicine in the State of Oregon.
• Current DEA Certificate without restrictions.
• Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private and other insurance.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed Physician; State Board Certified or Eligible; Fully Credentialed, and Insurability.
• Current American Health Association (AHA) Provider Basic Life Support Card (BLS) within 2 months of hire and recertify before the expiration date.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify before the expiration date. 

Immunization Requirements:

TB Test (upon hire)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Able to lift to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Able to travel as needed.
• Exposed to sick people.

Benefits: 

• PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours per year).
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid.
• Samaritan PPO with a $2,000 deductible.
• Samaritan HSA with a $3,200 deductible. (company deposits $72.84 monthly into the HSA account).
• 401K Retirement Plan 6% match.
• EHR – OCHIN.
• Short-Term Disability -options for long-term disability.
• $50,000 life insurance policy- options for additional voluntary life.
• Health & Fitness Gym membership Discount.

All licensed providers are now eligible for an internal student loan repayment opportunity.

• Internal student loan repayment opportunities up to $50,000

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Salary

$223.72k - $254.67k