The Opportunity
Multnomah County Health Department has a vision that includes you...Healthy People in Healthy Communities. Join a team that includes Portland's most outstanding healthcare professionals.
Are you a family medicine or internal medicine physician with experience in a public health environment, who is looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Are you passionate about providing needed healthcare to medically underserved populations?
Are you passionate about health equity?
Are you looking for an opportunity where you will build partnerships, work within a multi-disciplinary team and make a difference in the community?
If so, we are looking for you!
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. 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.
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. Referrals to external/non Health Department providers or resources will entail detailed EHR and chart notes to document reason and medical necessity or benefit for the referred event.
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. Provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
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. Tag records for follow-up, consultation or verification to ensure all appropriate details and events are recorded for full record and shared process with team and Behavioral Health staff. Enter encounter and event codes for correct billing for internal and external medical billing events to minimize error or need for follow-up, clarification or correction.
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. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
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. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.
Education/Training/Experience
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*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
Supplemental questions
Phone screen
Oral exam
Consideration of top candidates
Background, reference, and education checks
Required
The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. An application/ resume demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications, AND
2. A cover letter addressing
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. Find more details on our benefits website.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.
In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
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. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter
Christopher Bogan
Email
christopher.bogan@multco.us
Phone
+1 (971) 4389901
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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