What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Physician position at Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy?
Company Overview
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy, located on the beautiful north Oregon Coast, is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered medical care to residents and visitors in a scenic coastal region. Located near outdoor recreational activities and vibrant local communities, the clinic serves an area designated as a Health Professional Shortage and Medically Underserved Area, emphasizing accessible healthcare for all.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Physician to deliver high-quality primary care services within our community-focused health center. The ideal candidate will possess a broad medical expertise, excellent clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient-centered care. As a Family Physician, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive physical examinations, diagnosing illnesses, developing treatment plans, and promoting health and wellness across diverse patient populations.
Duties:
- Provides quality patient care.
- Establishes treatment plans for patients and counsels patients accordingly.
- Achieves the clinical performance measures for clinic patients assigned to the provider panel.
- Achieves clinic productivity goals.
- Participates in medical record audits, peer review, clinical data review, and other practice review activities.
- Participates in the after-hours call rotation with other providers.
- Participates in various clinic committees, as appropriate.
- Participates in all clinic quality improvement activities.
- Participates in student training opportunities.
- Complies with all clinic policies and procedures.
- Assists in community public relations functions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills/Attributes
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and HHS/HRSA regulations.
- Knowledge of the structure and operations of community health centers.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, patients, and community members.
- Active listener who is interested in being part of a collaborative and patient-centered team.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment by prioritizing multiple tasks to perform efficiently and effectively.
- Flexibility to change priorities based on patient and clinic needs.
- Ability to show empathy and understanding toward all patients, including those with special needs.
- Recognize, respect, and work effectively with people from diverse social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds who may have different healthcare preferences and needs.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine degree from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association.
- Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in family practice or internal medicine preferred.
- Board Certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Geriatrics preferred.
- Current license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon.
- Current DEA registration.
- Experience providing patient care to adolescents and youth preferred.
- Experience working with electronic medical records software.
- CPR certification.
Immunizations:
- Hepatitis B
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $230,257 - $373,297