Family Physician

Neighborhood Health Center; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 218,044 - 299,810; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer match

Employer paid disability insurance

Job summary

Neighborhood Health Center in Canby, OR, is seeking a Family Physician to deliver comprehensive primary medical care focused on disease prevention and health promotion. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and treatment planning.

Ideal candidates will possess an MD or DO with residency completion, and a valid Oregon medical license. We offer competitive benefits including PTO, health insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD/DO) or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Completion of Family Practice Residency with at least two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Provides patients with medical assessments and treatments pertaining to physical and mental health.
• Orders and interprets medical labs and diagnostic imaging for patients.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatments for assessed medical conditions.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality (HIPAA)

Medical Equipment Usage

EPIC EHR Proficiency

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Doctoral degree (MD/DO)

Completion of Family Practice Residency

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Canby Clinic - Canby, OR 97013

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: MD or DOS

Salary Range: $218,044.00 - $299,810.00

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Organization

Neighborhood Health Center is a non‑profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more.

Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title

Family Physician

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Department: Medical

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Work Type: On-Site

Language Differential: Eligible

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 20 days of PTO (based on full time employment), 9 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, quarterly wellness reimbursements, a generous 401k retirement plan with employer match, employer paid disability insurance, EAP and life insurance.

Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing professional, comprehensive primary medical care and treatment services with emphasis on prevention of disease, and promotion of health.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides patients with medical assessments and treatments pertaining to physical and mental health.
• Orders and interprets medical labs and diagnostic imaging for patients.
• Refers patients to appropriate specialists as needed.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatments for assessed medical conditions.
• Performs minor procedures as qualified.
• Provides accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records following Neighborhood Health Center coding standards.
• Displays sensitivity to the populations served.
• Contributes professional medical expertise to other medical and mental health professionals and clinical support staff.
• Provides oversight of support staff with respect to individual patient management.
• Participates in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day.
• Participates in process and quality improvement workflows.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Maintains availability during scheduled on-call hours.
• Attends required meetings and in-services, and participates in committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree (MD/DO) or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Completion of Family Practice Residency with at least two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Experience working with underserved populations in a community health center preferred.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon.
• Active DEA license.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be able to provide all necessary documentation for Oregon credentialing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach, sometimes in stressful circumstances.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply FQHC guidelines and accepted current medical practice and standards.
• Knowledge and ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Ability to effectively perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Ability to proficiently use EPIC Electronic Health Record.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of health care to a diverse and underserved population.
• Ability to use good and ethical judgement in difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally with peers, management, and patients alike.
• Ability to act as a leader and educational resource to clinic support staff.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Working Conditions

The position is typically with a 40-hour per week, with hours that may vary. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud based on patient volume. As a result of high patient volume, this position experiences stressors that come along with a fast-paced environment. Must be able to travel during the workday and/or cover at other locations as needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic chemicals or blood borne pathogens and regularly handling contaminated sharp instruments. Regularly sit while working on the computer; use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls; repeat the same movements when entering data; ability to differentiate between colors, shades, and brightness; read from a computer screen for extended periods of time. Frequently stand and walk around the office to gather supplies, required to do filing, use office equipment, or collaborate with employees. Occasionally stand, stoop and lift or move objects, equipment and supplies weighing approximately 20-25 pounds up to 40-50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Conditions

Neighborhood Health Center Employment Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks, background checks, drug screening for illegal substances, Tuberculosis, and any position specific credentialing or licensure requirements.