On Call Primary Care Provider - 16th & Burnside

Central City Concern • Portland, OR

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This is not your typical primary care role. At 16th & Burnside Recovery Center, you’ll step into the frontlines of recovery…supporting individuals navigating substance use, mental health challenges, and homelessness. Every shift is meaningful, fast-moving, and deeply human. Be there when it matters most…provide real-time care during withdrawal management and residential treatment. Integrate primary care, addiction medicine, and mental health in one setting. This is an on-call schedule with the chance to grow into a benefitted role.

Requirements

• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• Grounded in harm reduction and non-judgmental care
• Experienced and committed to learning addiction medicine, and serving underserved populations
• Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice (for Physician)
• Licensed to practice as a Physician in Oregon (for Physician)
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon or eligibility for such licensure (for Nurse Practitioner)
• Appropriate board certification (for Nurse Practitioner)
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate Program and unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon or eligibility for such licensure (for Physician Associate)
• Board certification with NCCPA (for Physician Associate)
• Graduation from a CNME-accredited, four-year Naturopathic Medical program (for Naturopathic Doctor)
• Must have completed a CNME-certified primary care residency program OR Must have at least 3 years' experience in good standing in a primary care site practicing a full spectrum of primary care activities. FQHC clinical experience preferred. (for Naturopathic Doctor)
• Licensed naturopathic physician in the State of Oregon (for Naturopathic Doctor)
• Must have current BLS certification.
• Must have full prescriptive powers in Oregon with a DEA number.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Available to work during standard Hooper Center hours.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit. Must be approved by the Childcare Background Check Unit.
• Meets current OAR requirements for A&D program staff related to DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and is able to pass the background check required by the OHA
• Must adhere to agency non-discrimination policies.
• Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, gender identity, and sexual orientation and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making process
• Ability to consider impacts of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes
• Must be able to interact with co-workers, patients and staff to instill confidence and facilitate communication.
• Experience in urgent care and/or primary care practice.
• Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of de-escalation methods or willingness to be trained in these methods.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license preferred.
• If required to drive, must pass a DMV background check, and be designated an "acceptable" driver as outlined in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety Policy. If required to drive, must pass an initial driver's training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute and chronic conditions for patients in SUD treatment
• Initiate and oversee medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)
• Partner closely with RNs, pharmacists, and behavioral health teams
• Provides admission orders for new patients into residential care, including orders for the administration of medications for opioid use disorder.
• Take appropriate health histories, perform physical exams, review vitals, labs, other studies, prescribe medications, perform procedures, review outside medical records and other forms of treatment as necessary and appropriate to the standard of care provided in the setting for both acute and chronic health concerns.
• Formulates treatment plans based on available clinical data and works cooperatively with patients and care team to implement treatment plans.
• Conducts on-going clinical management of patients including the management of both chronic and acute illnesses.
• Supports provision and documentation of the appropriate level of care according to Oregon Administrative Rules applicable to the facility.
• Determines and manages minor and/or acute illnesses and initiates treatment.
• Conducts initial care for emergency situations such as illness or injury and initiates arrangements for continuing care.
• Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment as necessary.
• Keeps appropriate records.
• Participates in compliance, quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
• Is available to take calls from RNs even when off-site when working.
• This position will provide after-hours phone coverage for Residential Substance Use Disorder treatment programs on scheduled rotation with colleagues.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Support pharmacy-based collaborative drug therapy management programs and provide medical visits to support clients receiving treatment.
• Coordinate with other CCC programs supporting patients in a continuum of services such as Hepatitis C treatment, withdrawal management, residential treatment for substance use disorders, specialty mental health, and overdose prevention programs.
• Collaborates with other health care team personnel and case management personnel.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in medical workflows and logistics. Participate in review and collection of performance and quality Indicators; review and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities and plans.
• Participate in and, at times, lead provider education sessions on a variety of clinical topics, including helping train and onboard other medical providers and staff.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal performance on team-based performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including work at other CCC clinical sites and/or off-site at community events.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year!
• Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.
• student loan repayment options
• retirement savings matching plans

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees