Physician - Primary Care

Physician - Primary Care

This position provides medical care and treatment services with emphasis on chronic disease management and promotion of health and palliative care for patients not best served in a clinic setting. Additionally, this position provides active, consultative, and supportive assistance to non-physician providers as needed and / or as directed by the Medical Director. Care is provided in patient residencies, as well through audio and video sessions. This position may focus on one of the following areas :

Regular Care : Provides ongoing care for patients within an assigned caseload and / or territory and includes long-term strategies focused on disease prevention.

Relief Care : Provides relief and / or urgent care for patients on a short-term basis, focusing on filling in for providers who are out of the office.

NOTE : We are accepting applications for future openings. These roles could be 32 hours to 40 hours a week, based on the candidate's needs. Service areas could include the following counties : Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Clark, Clatsop, Columbia, and / or Marion. Service area and schedule preferences can be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

Estimated Hiring Range :

$202,275.00 - $247,225.00

Bonus Target :

Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual

Current CareOregon Employees : Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Service

• As a practicing physician, provide medical consultation and / or support to other practitioners within the organization.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions according to scope of practice to include conducting a medical history, conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment based on patient preferences and goals, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, prescribing and monitoring medications, appropriate counseling of patient and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals.
• Perform comprehensive health assessment of clients by completing a physical and psychosocial history; identify actual and potential health needs based on medical, mental / emotional, financial, and social factors. Make referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies and practitioners.
• Develop and implement proactive patient centered care plan with the assistance of other disciplines within the care team.
• Provide compassionate anticipatory guidance through decline due to chronic disease and provide high quality palliative care focused on the goals of the patient and family.
• Prescribe and dispense medications and drugs to suitable patients; initiates and / or continues medical regimes for new patients; chart treatment records and monitors results.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with lay and professional caregivers, including care facilities, to assure patient experience excellent continuity of care and orders are implemented appropriately.
• Educate patients and families on goal-based, appropriate preventative care, chronic care or urgent care needs, as well as the use of prescribed medications and treatment.
• Perform the most difficult assignments (including management of the most complex, at-risk patients), requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative. Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
• As directed by Medical Director, may provide clinical supervision to Physician Assistants.
• Participate in the after-hours call schedule.

Administration

Experience and / or Education

Required

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Working Conditions

Work Environment(s) : ☐ Indoor / Office ☒ Community ☒ Facilities / Security ☒ Outdoor Exposure

Member / Patient Facing : ☐ No ☒ Telephonic ☒ In Person

Hazards : May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

Equipment : General office equipment and / or mobile technology

Travel : Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee's personal vehicle may be used. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.

Work Location : Hybrid-Community 2 days / week, member facing

Location : Employees permanently assigned to see members and patients in Marion or Polk counties are required to live within 15 miles of their county assignment.

If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen (including THC / Marijuana). CareOregon is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws.

We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date. Housecall Providers offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.). We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked / scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility. Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks. Please contact your recruiter for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Housecall Providers is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.