Physician - ONC

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; Vashon (WA); On-site; USD 289,296,000 - 358,176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP

Paid time off 27 days + 10 holidays

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington State is seeking a physician to join a care team delivering comprehensive primary medical care to Sea Mar patients.

The physician will work with staff to provide team-based care, participate in preventive programs, and refer patients to specialists as needed.

Candidates must be licensed MD or DO; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; board certification in relevant specialty or pursuing board certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Hispanic culture and language preferred.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care to Sea Mar patients in accordance with licensure and guidelines.
• Refer patients to specialists and coordinate care as needed.
• Participate in preventive health programs, immunizations and community education.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and Health Center Administrator to improve patient care.

Skills

Bilingual English Spanish

Education

Licensed M.D. or D.O

Job description

Company Overview

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Position Summary

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Position Summary: The physician is part of a care team working to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients. The physician will work collaboratively with staff to provide team‑based coordinated care.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry‑leading, client‑centered, culturally‑aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:

• Understanding and empathizing with client needs
• Surpassing client expectations
• Demonstrating a high level of integrity
• Exhibiting compassion and commitment
• Advocating for social justice
• Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
• Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities

The physician provides primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement. The physician will provide appropriate hospital and institutional care as required. The physician may refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary. The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board. The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator. The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience. The physician provides care for special groups of patients such as those in nursing homes or other institutions when appropriate.

Qualifications

Knowledge or an interest in the unique cultural aspects of the Hispanic people is needed. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening Basic Education

Licensed M.D. or D.O

Additional Requirements

Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.

Minimum Formal Training

Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post‑graduate residency; board certification in the appropriate specialty or actively seeking board certification. Applicant must be board certified within five (5) years of residency completion. A current DEA certificate is required if applicant is requesting privileges to prescribe controlled substances. This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment. A current NRP certificate is required if applicant is requesting OB privileges. Additional education may be required for some specialty areas (orthopedics, etc.).

Supervision

JOB RELATIONSHIP Supervised by: the Chief Medical Officer; the Medical Director; and the Health Center Administrator or delegated administrator as appropriate. The physician is evaluated on a yearly basis by staff, peers, the Medical Director, the Chief Medical Officer and the Health Center Administrator. Employees Supervised: The physician provides clinical supervision to the assigned staff of nurses and other professionals. Interrelationships: The physician works closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, and the Executive Director to realize the programmatic goals of the organization.

Hourly

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 110.00 USD Hourly

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. Sea Mar Community Health Centers, founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics.