Medical Provider - Physician or Advanced Practice Provider

OUTSIDE IN•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Outside In is seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Provider — either a Physician or an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) — to join our integrated, mission-driven team. This position provides primary care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds within our Federally Qualified Health Center. Our clinics offer comprehensive acute and chronic care, with an emphasis on equitable, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services. The provider will deliver patient-centered care that includes diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive health services, and health education. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team, the provider will promote continuity of care through joint planning and problem solving with internal and external partners.

Requirements

Current Oregon licensure as a Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with prescribing authority.
Current DEA number and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
Current Basic Life Support CPR credential.
Required travel between clinical sites.
State Board recognized medical education
Oregon State license
Board certification or Board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Supports agency mission and goals
Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
Must pass pre-employment background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.

Nice To Haves

Experience in provision of primary care to marginalized and oppressed populations is highly desirable.
Experience in the provision of Primary Care with this population is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care in a certified medical home model.
Provide a wide range of health care services including the diagnosis and management of acute, chronic, and complex health problems, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling to individuals, families, groups and communities.
Perform history taking, physical examinations, diagnosis and therapeutic treatment planning consistent with evidence based practice guidelines, clinical policy and procedures, and the scope of practice.
Perform minor procedures, biopsies, and pelvic exams.
Order and interpret diagnostic lab and radiologic tests assuring that results are communicated to individual patients or a parent/guardian of the patient.
Share after-hours call with other staff providers.
Meet all regulatory obligations of the Health Center’s medical practice: FTCA, CLIA, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations and other appropriate regulatory bodies as applicable.
Fully participate in the clinic and medical staff development through involvement in service evaluations, health care plans, chart reviews, and program development.
Act as a resource to the care team and communicate appropriate knowledge, skills, and conduct.
Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving population health outcomes.
Maintain a record of assessments, plans, treatments and referrals.
Support the organization as needed.
For Physician Assistants: Enter into a Collaboration Agreement under the Collaborative Practice Model as outlined in OAR 847-050-0080
Provide outstanding acute and chronic care to low income children and adults who have limited resources
Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary provider team (allopathic, naturopathic, acupuncturist, dentists) at OI to provide innovative and evidence-based care
Maintain specialized clinical skills as applicable, e.g., minor procedures and biopsies, pelvic exams, blood draws
Provide medications management for low acuity mental health patients in conjunction with behavioral health and psychiatric consultation as appropriate for a primary care setting
Maintain a panel of Suboxone opiate replacement therapy patients in conjunction with the agency’s alcohol and drug treatment case management program (may obtain waiver after employed)
Share after-hours call with other staff practitioners
Meet all clinical obligations of the Health Center’s medical practice: CLIA medical, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations, etc.
Participate in the Health Center’s Quality Improvement and care delivery changes in coordination with regional health reform initiatives
Fully participate in the Clinic and medical staff development through involvement in service evaluations, health care plans, chart reviews, and program development
Act as a resource and communicate appropriate knowledge, skills, and conduct
Maintain a high level of quality, accuracy, and ethical behavior
Prioritize customer service and satisfaction
Master the Health Center’s electronic medical record and other technologies supporting quality patient care and disease management.