Family Physician

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER•Hillsboro, OR

2d•$218,044 - $299,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Physician provides professional, comprehensive primary medical care and treatment, emphasizing disease prevention and health promotion. The role serves patients’ physical and mental health needs in a patient-centered community health setting and contributes medical expertise to clinical colleagues and support staff. The position is full-time, exempt, on-site at the Tanasbourne Clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon, and reports to the Chief Medical Officer. The schedule is typically 40 hours per week, with hours that may vary. The physician must maintain availability during scheduled on-call hours and may need to travel during the workday or cover other locations as needed. Neighborhood Health Center is a nonprofit organization serving underserved patients in the greater Portland area through primary care, internal medicine, dental services, and other services. Its integrated clinical teams partner with patients, families, and communities to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, NHC may qualify employees for HRSA loan repayment programs, subject to program requirements. Employment offers are contingent on successful reference and background checks, drug screening for illegal substances, tuberculosis screening, and any position-specific credentialing or licensure requirements.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (MD/DO) or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine.
Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oregon.
Active DEA license.
BLS certification.
Ability to provide all necessary documentation for Oregon credentialing.
Professional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in stressful circumstances with a service-oriented approach.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies.
Knowledge of and ability to apply FQHC guidelines and accepted current medical practice and standards.
Knowledge of and ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Intermediate or higher proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Teams.
Ability to proficiently use the EPIC Electronic Health Record.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience delivering health care to diverse and underserved populations.
Ability to exercise sound and ethical judgment in difficult situations.
Ability to communicate professionally with peers, management, and patients.
Ability to act as a leader and educational resource for clinic support staff.
Ability to meet the physical and workplace demands described, including extended computer work, repetitive data entry, standing and walking, and occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing approximately 20–25 pounds and up to 40–50 pounds.
Ability to travel during the workday and/or cover at other locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Family Practice Residency with at least two years of related experience and/or training.
Experience working with underserved populations in a community health center.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Provide medical assessments and treatments addressing patients’ physical and mental health.
Order and interpret medical laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.
Refer patients to appropriate specialists when needed.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals and treatments for assessed medical conditions.
Perform minor procedures for which qualified.
Document care accurately, promptly, and completely in patient records in accordance with Neighborhood Health Center coding standards.
Provide sensitive care to the populations served.
Contribute professional medical expertise to medical and mental health professionals and clinical support staff.
Oversee support staff with respect to individual patient management.
Participate in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day.
Participate in process and quality improvement workflows.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Remain available during scheduled on-call hours.
Attend required meetings and in-services and participate in committees as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

20 days of PTO based on full-time employment.
9 paid holidays.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Quarterly wellness reimbursements.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Employer-paid disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Life insurance.
Potential eligibility for HRSA loan repayment or loan reimbursement programs, subject to program requirements.