Physician - MD097

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

37d•$270,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Physician will provide primary health care services and assure that the clinic's medical services are in full compliance with standards, ethics and license requirements of the medical profession. What you will do: Assist the Medical Director to ensure that the NARA NW Clinic medical services are in full compliance with standards, ethics and license requirements of the medical profession. This may include supervision of medical students, coordination of locum tenens physicians, contractual physicians, and development of linkages with non-allopathic health care providers such as naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists or herbalists. Engage in collegial consultative relationship with NARA NW’s Nurse Practitioners, other physicians, mental health practitioners, registered nurses, dieticians, Residential Treatment Center staff, and Outpatient Treatment Center staff. Participate as a member of the clinic's management team. Establish consultative referrals network and coordinate linkages with contractual pharmacy, hospital-based admitting physicians, and reference labs. Provide comprehensive primary health care services defined as holistic health care which the client receives at the first point of contact with the health care system and in continuous and comprehensive and included the following; health promotion; prevention of disease and disability; health maintenance; rehabilitation; identification, diagnosis and management of health problems; and referral to other providers as appropriate. (Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 678, Division 50) Provide clinical treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and minor injuries. Treat superficial lesions such as warts, cysts, minor lacerations, abrasions, minor first and second-degree bums within the physician’s scope of practice. Treat minor injuries such as strains, sprains, and non-complicating extremity fractures and dislocations within the physician’s scope of practice. Evaluate medical histories and perform routine health maintenance examinations for children and adults within the physician’s scope of practice. Counsel and instruct patients in health maintenance problems such as: 1) nutrition, diet and weight reduction; 2) risk factor prevention and modification (chemical addictions including alcohol, tobacco and drugs); 3) mental health referrals; 4) self care measures for health maintenance; 5) family planning. Coordinate the care the patient receives from other providers and agencies and advocates for the patient within the health care system.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program (ACGME or AOA).
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
Oregon Medical License or ability to obtain.
Current DEA registration or ability to obtain.
Current CPR card.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest and experience in prenatal care (up to at least 36 weeks) and newborn care strongly preferred.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Medical Director to ensure that the NARA NW Clinic medical services are in full compliance with standards, ethics and license requirements of the medical profession.
Engage in collegial consultative relationship with NARA NW’s Nurse Practitioners, other physicians, mental health practitioners, registered nurses, dieticians, Residential Treatment Center staff, and Outpatient Treatment Center staff.
Participate as a member of the clinic's management team.
Establish consultative referrals network and coordinate linkages with contractual pharmacy, hospital-based admitting physicians, and reference labs.
Provide comprehensive primary health care services defined as holistic health care which the client receives at the first point of contact with the health care system and in continuous and comprehensive and included the following; health promotion; prevention of disease and disability; health maintenance; rehabilitation; identification, diagnosis and management of health problems; and referral to other providers as appropriate.
Provide clinical treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and minor injuries.
Treat superficial lesions such as warts, cysts, minor lacerations, abrasions, minor first and second-degree bums within the physician’s scope of practice.
Treat minor injuries such as strains, sprains, and non-complicating extremity fractures and dislocations within the physician’s scope of practice.
Evaluate medical histories and perform routine health maintenance examinations for children and adults within the physician’s scope of practice.
Counsel and instruct patients in health maintenance problems such as: 1) nutrition, diet and weight reduction; 2) risk factor prevention and modification (chemical addictions including alcohol, tobacco and drugs); 3) mental health referrals; 4) self care measures for health maintenance; 5) family planning.
Coordinate the care the patient receives from other providers and agencies and advocates for the patient within the health care system.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC