Primary Care Physician | FQHC | Heart of Oregon

Physician / Primary care Provider (MD/DO)

(Family Medicine/Internal Medicine)

Site Location: West Salem Clinic - Medical | 1233 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR 97304

Type of Clinic: Outpatient Community Health Center / Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

Position Status: Flexible - Part-Time or Full-Time

West Salem Health Clinic & QuickCare Clinic Hours:

Monday – Friday | 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*

Saturday | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sign-on Bonus: $21,000 (Internal candidates that are currently employed here at NWHS are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.)

Referral Bonus: $5,000 (Referral bonus’ expire at the close of this job posting.)

Provider compensation at NWHS works on a salary basis.

The base salary for a Physician MD/DO, ranges from $188,656 to $235,872, and up to $283,088. Salary is DOE.

YOUR ROLE:

Do you have a passion for increasing access to culturally and linguistically appropriate medical services for the underserved, homeless, LGBTQIA+, or refugee populations? Make an impact today in the lives of people and become part of our primary care treatment team at our Total Health Community Clinic.

As part of the primary care treatment team, you will provide care coordination by working alongside our Community Health Workers, Medical Assistants, Nurses, Mental Health Case Managers, Counselors, Psychiatrists, Psych NP’s, and other team members to support continuity of care for patients with complex needs. Our integrated care model means our medical and behavioral health clinicians together help patients and their families address medical conditions and behavioral health factors that affect their health and well-being.

YOUR TEAM:

Our multidisciplinary teams are fully integrated, allowing us to provide our patients with exceptional coordinated care. The leadership and Board of Directors at NWHS support our staff with a variety of training and development opportunities as we continue to expand our programs and community offerings. We strive to instill a workplace culture based on inclusivity, open communication, and positive support.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Responsible for overseeing assigned patient’s care coordination including but not limited to specialty referral and follow up, case management, and enabling services. Provides professional medical services including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for medical problems. Prepares and executes appropriate treatment plans and provides follow-up as needed while adhering to clinic policy. Consistently meets productivity expectations and procedures.
• Provides consultation when needed to nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Serves as supervising physician to no more than two mid-level providers. Proctors’ medical students as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate medical records documentation on all patients, in accordance with organizational policy. Consistently up to date on charting. Meets expectations of above 90% on weekly documentation report and maintains PAQ at less than 75 items at any given period.
• Actively contributes to care team by providing coverage to absent providers and being available to support staff and serving on improvement teams.
• Actively engaged in organizational initiatives such as 340b usage, Patient Centered Medical Home Certification, and Meaningful Use requirements.
• Works effectively in an integrated environment to coordinate care with dental and behavioral health professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD/DO providers must have completed Primary Care residency (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics) and be board certified.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Oregon with prescriptive authority and DEA
• Must be professionally bondable/insurable.
• Ability and willingness to provider Obstetrical care preferred.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance.
• CPR certification in infant, child and adult required.
• Bilingual/bicultural strongly preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Previous experience in community health preferred.
• Ability to function independently.
• Ability to work flexible hours and take call.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry. (Available at 32 hours per week)

• Competitive Salary
• Full Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical with two plan options
• Dental & Vision options
• Flex Spending Account
• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions @ 40 hrs./wk.
• 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holidays for FT positions
• Continuing Education & Training Benefits
• Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Summary of Additional Benefits for Providers:

• Retention Bonus Plan
• Malpractice Liability Insurance Policy
• CME Reimbursement & up to 5 Days CME Pay
• License, DEA & Board Certification Renewals

Loan Repayment, Loan Forgiveness, and Scholar Programs:

Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health, National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholar programs, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as well as the Rural Practitioner Tax Cred. For more information check out the Office of Rural Health, National health Service Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites.

NWHS sites have a Primary Care HPSA Score of 18, Dental score of 19, and a Mental Health score of 22.