Physician - Primary Care

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and implement proactive patient centered care plan with the assistance of other disciplines within the care team.
• Prescribe and dispense medications and drugs to suitable patients; initiates and/or continues medical regimes for new patients; chart treatment records and monitors results.
• Participate in the after-hours call schedule.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures.
• Complete and maintain medical records according to agency protocols and in support of quality metrics.
• May train and assess performance of other providers.

Requirements

• Licensed physician (MD or DO) in the State of Oregon.
• Completion of internship and residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle.
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine especially including urgent care and triage practices for providers focused on relief care.
• Advanced knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries.
• Knowledge of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practice.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including familiarity with epidemiology, health services delivery and financing systems, and environmental health.
• Knowledge of the population served in adult health, including culture, demographics, patterns of disease, barriers to care and other unique features or special needs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical quality improvement.

Skills

• Proficient in the practice of geriatrics and palliative care.
• Ability to perform medical diagnostic and treatment services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse patients, staff, peer groups, and varied agency and institutional representatives.
• Ability to deal professionally and calmly with individuals that may act inappropriately, be verbally abusive, hostile and/or in crisis.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lead assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly, compassionately and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with people from all walks of life.
• Compassion, commitment and integrity required for success in this position.
• Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions.
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress.
• Ability to sit, see, read, hear, speak clearly, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and/or pinch small objects, climb stairs, stand and bend for at least 3-6 hours/day.
• Ability to crouch, crawl, reach, and walk for at least 3 hours/day.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits

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.

We also offer Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks.