Primary Care Physician - 1804
About The Position
The newest Primary Care Physician at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) will join a group of experienced, dedicated, and compassionate medical providers to provide high-quality primary care to some of the most vulnerable patients in the Denver metro area. This physician will care for individuals currently or formerly experiencing homelessness in fast-paced, exciting, and varied environments. No two days are the same. This position will serve across various programs including the Stout Street Health Center, the Recuperative Care Center, Street Medicine, home visits, Health Outreach Program (mobile clinic), and satellite clinics. The physician will deliver care using the principles of motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-Informed care to support patients in achieving better health outcomes.
Requirements
- Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited school of medicine.
- Completion of an accredited Residency Program in the physician’s specialty.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible status in the physician’s specialty
- Demonstrated experience caring for patients experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, poverty, and mental illness.
- Current licensure or ability to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado as a physician.
- Current DEA licensure
Nice To Haves
- Spanish-language proficiency is preferred, but not required.
- Experience with wound care is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, high-quality primary medical care to people experiencing homelessness.
- Exhibit a positive attitude and a commitment to social justice in all aspects of patient care.
- Utilize motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care principles when working with patients.
- Collaborate effectively with other primary care medical providers as well as the multidisciplinary healthcare team (psychiatry, behavioral health, case management, dental, vision) to ensure comprehensive care.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health Insurance - HMO or PPO
- Dental plans
- vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- supplemental life insurance
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement savings matching
- Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
