Lead - Primary Care Physician

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER•Canby, OR

10d•$218,044 - $327,066•Onsite

About The Position

Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health. Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Why work with us? We are a non-profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 20 days of PTO (based on full time employment), 9 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, quarterly wellness reimbursements, generous 401k retirement plan with employer match, employer paid disability insurance, EAP and life insurance. Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

Requirements

Meets basic requirements and holds current Oregon state licensure as MD/DO, NP, PA with prescriptive privileges
At least 5 years of practice experience as a primary care provider is required
Knowledge of and ability to apply NHC policies and procedures
Knowledge of and ability to apply FQHC guidelines
Knowledge of and ability to apply standards of practice

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience supervising other PCP providers is preferred

Responsibilities

Partners with the Clinic Manager to ensure successful operations in the clinic
Participates in team meetings, provider meetings, quality meetings, and other community or professional activities as requested by CMO
Meets regularly with the CMO to review patient care issues and provides input into the development of treatment guidelines and protocols
Provides on-site day to day clinical supervision and back-up of Primary Care Providers.
Organizes and leads site-provider team meetings
Evaluates provider performance and communicates constructive feedback (e.g., patient satisfaction, metrics, collaboration with staff, referral patterns, case reviews)
Works with individual providers when there are problem areas
Provides supervision of assigned provider staff
Collaborates in development of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) for providers at risk
Analyzes provider staffing needs and makes recommendations for clinic needs
Assesses provider staff needs for training, tools, and other resources necessary to carry out their duties
Communicates accurate information from executive leadership and other teams to staff in a timely manner
Supports clinic-based multidisciplinary collaborative care teams
Consistently models a positive commitment to patients, coworkers, and the organization
Accepts personal responsibility for contributing to the organization’s initiatives and objectives
Supports the value of continuous learning and improvement
Proactively identifies areas where improvement is needed and seeks out opportunities to increase personal and team knowledge
Demonstrates honesty and integrity
Maintains open communication to develop trust among all
Displays cultural sensitivity to the population being served and exhibits a non-judgmental attitude while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Leads the way as a culture champion as an example for all staff