Physician

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

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. 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.****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.**Education/Training/Experience:*** 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.**\*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.* 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* Why you are interested in the position, AND* How your skills, training and experience meet the required minimum qualifications for this position.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 #J-18808-Ljbffr