Locum Physician

Neighborcare Health Career•Seattle, WA

8h•$113 - $140

About The Position

Purpose The provider will perform independent clinical activities and collaborate with other clinicians and consultants when appropriate to achieve quality patient care and contract compliance. They will support population management and care coordination activities through a team-based approach. The provider will work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members in pursuit of Neighborcare Health’s mission, guiding principles and goals. Health, Wellness & Retirement benefits: Retirement Plan Compensation: The target wage range for the MD/DO position is $112.94 per hour to $139.72 per hour. Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons. Union: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Requirements

Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment
Ability to effectively work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, varying languages, cultures and sexual orientations and gender identities, including experience in working with interpreters in a medical setting
Ability to work with patients that have substance use disorders or mental health conditions, including the ability to prescribe medications for opioid use disorders
Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures, including ability to conduct discussion of sensitive nature with staff and patients
Ability to build relationships in patient care while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, or over email
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships that foster a positive working environment with an emphasis on teamwork
Attention to detail and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time and tasks independently
Ability to prioritize work assignments and adjust tasks as needed
Proficient with email and electronic health records
Graduated from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy, and completion of residency
Licensed as a Physician (MD/DO), with Washington State Department of Health
Board-Certified
Current BLS Certification
DEA License issued and active in Washington State

Nice To Haves

Fluency in language(s) in addition to English
Ability to take on shifts to support the breadth of our medical programs across multiple clinics and sites in the Seattle area
Ability to take on shifts at times that support our permanent staff (e.g., availability during summer or winter school breaks, ability to take on last minute shifts when sick call outs)
Ability to provide some form of long-acting reversible contraception (e.g., implant or IUD)
Experience with motivational interviewing
Experience prescribing buprenorphine or other treatments for opioid use disorders, including past completion of a buprenorphine waiver certification course or specific continuing education to satisfy the requirements for the DEA's Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act.
1-year of clinical experience in a primary care setting.
2 years of clinical practice experience in family medicine, community health/FQHC

Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Work Provide patient-centered preventative care, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
Identify the need for referrals and provide overall care coordination in a team-based setting
Perform other duties as assigned
Indirect Clinical Work Assure accurate and timely completion of all clinical records
Completion of incoming paperwork and tasks for patient care (e.g., interpreting and acting on test results, coordination with internal teams, communication with outside specialists, review of prior authorizations or patient discharges)
Provide consultation and feedback on patient care to appropriate back office and front office teams
Timely response to communications and test results