Physician

Current employees : Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range : $8,982.78 - $11,720.46 Semimonthly

Department : Health Department

Job Type : Regular Represented

Exemption Status : United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified) :

The Opportunity :

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the

Multnomah County Health Department

we are all inspired by the mission : We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values : Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

We're seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team in

Integrated Clinical Services

• . The Community Health Nurse provides comprehensive community and clinic health services directed towards the prevention of disease, the promotion of health, and the clients self care using professional judgment in comprehensive assessment, screening, nursing diagnosis, care planning, counseling, intervention, case management, health information, education, referral and evaluation. Creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. This position requires knowledge of and experience with the African American community and culture.

Multnomah County Health Department-Community Health Center is recruiting :

Full time, part time, on call and temporary, board certified / board eligible Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Physicians. These positions are located in the various clinics around the county.

Positions can be located at the following sites :

North Portland Health Center

Northeast Health Center

Southeast Health Center

Mid County Health Center

Rockwood Health Center

East County Health Center

Our clinics serve a multicultural, multilingual, predominantly low income, population. About 40% of the patients are non-English speaking, with top languages being Spanish, Russian, Somali, Chinese-Cantonese, and Arabic. The Health Department is seeking physicians who are enthusiastic about providing high quality, relational, structurally competent care to all clients; oriented toward preventive health; and committed to decreasing inequities caused by racism and other discrimination. Qualified candidates must be board certified or board eligible; this position is not a J-1 visa or HB-1 opportunity.

The Physician provides professional, comprehensive primary medical care and treatment services with an emphasis on prevention of disease and promotion of health. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with a diversity of patients, including refugees and low-income population groups.

As the Physician, you will :

Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions according to scope of practice to include conducting a comprehensive health assessment of the patient's medical history by conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, prescribing and monitoring medications, appropriate counseling of patient and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals.

Utilize panel based information technology tools to prioritize and direct proactive care for patients assigned to provider panels including preventive health screening and chronic disease care management.

Follow-up on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions).

Maintain training on new or updated systems and processes to support patient health maintenance or improvement, and quality of health delivery.

Establish need for specialty and rehabilitative services and make appropriate referrals.

Assess and counsel patients regarding preventive care needs; deliver services or make appropriate referrals.

Determine need / schedule for high risk referrals.

Provide clinical consultation to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, nurses and support staff. Prioritize and direct activities of the care team. Coordinates with Behavioral Health providers to effectively integrate care for overall patient health and experience.

Participate at clinic, department, county level and beyond for conferences, committees, and related events to share and gain information and input into improved and modernized public health processes and standards.

Complete patient documentation and manage electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures.

Diversity and Inclusion : At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TO QUALIFY :

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled required.

Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills

Graduation from an accredited school of Medicine AND

One (1) year residency in a primary care setting

Certification :

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon and ability to obtain credentialing approval.

CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications / Transferable Skills

Board Certification / Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

SCREENING AND EVALUATION :

The Selection Process : For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of

the selection process

page.

Required :

The Application Packet : You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

Why you are interested in the position, AND

How your skills, training and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for this position.

Note : Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more.

Questions?

Recruiter : Christopher Bogan

Email : christopher.bogan@multco.us

Phone : +1 (971) 4389901

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