Per diem Mobile Health Provider (MD/DO)

Community Health Service Inc.; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Service Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to provide primary care services on mobile health units and outreach sites. The role emphasizes effective teamwork and the ability to cater to diverse patient backgrounds. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, with at least 2 years of experience in a community health or primary care setting.

Join us in making an impact in the lives of those overlooked and underserved in our community!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a community health or primary care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary care services to patients on CHSI mobile health units.
• Facilitates coordination and follow-up care between mobile health services and in-clinic providers.
• Serves as a resource person for clinical staff regarding patient care issues.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Cultural competency

Women's health procedures

Independence

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Here at Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI), our mission is to provide high quality health care to the overlooked and underserved. Sound rewarding? You bet it is! If you are looking for more than just a "job" and want to invest your time making an impact on the lives of others, this is your chance to join our CHSI team!

Responsibilities

• Provides primary care services to patients on CHSI mobile health units and outreach sites.
• May assist the Medical Director in the revision and implementation of practice principles, clinical protocols, and health care plans as needed.
• Consults with staff nurse practitioners and physician assistants as directed.
• Follows all applicable national patient safety goals in the provision of patient care.
• Serves as a role model for effective teamwork among staff and actively works to maintain positive morale and attitude; leads the team in the team-based care model.
• Facilitates coordination and follow-up care between mobile health services and in-clinic providers to support continuity of patient care as needed.
• Provides care in collaboration with the center's team of physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health providers, nurses, and medical assistants.
• Serves as a resource person for clinical staff regarding patient care issues.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with community agencies.
• Demonstrates sincere dedication and loyalty to the philosophy and mission of CHSI.

Physical Abilities

• In an eight‑hour workday, must be able to bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously, and stand or walk frequently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to use hands/arms, feet/legs for repetitive fine to large motor skill movements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a community health or primary care setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to provide effective care consistent with medical best practices.
• Ability to see all ages of patients, including pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Ability to provide prenatal care in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to perform women's health procedures including LARC placement, endometrial biopsy, and possibly colposcopy.
• Ability to provide healthcare in an unbiased manner to patients of many cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently.

Licensure and Credentials

• Licensure and certification as required by the discipline.
• MN or ND state license.
• DEA and controlled substance license.
• BLS certification.

EEO Statement

CHSI is an EEO/Affirmative Action/Veteran friendly employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. CHSI facilities are deemed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).