The Clinic Physician will provide comprehensive primary health care services, including health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of acute/chronic illnesses, while ensuring clinic medical services comply with professional standards and ethics. This role involves engaging with the management team, coordinating referrals, and collaborating with various clinical staff members.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and have completed an accredited Family Medicine residency, along with being Board Certified or Eligible in Family Medicine. Applicants must also have an Oregon Medical License or the ability to obtain one, current DEA registration, and a current CPR card.
postgraduate degreeCoordinationPatient AdvocacyDisease PreventionPatient CareSupervisionConsultationHealth MaintenanceHealth PromotionRehabilitationMedical Record ReviewFamily PlanningInjury TreatmentPrimary Health CareMedical ComplianceAcute Illness TreatmentChronic Illness Treatment
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Wellness
Clinic on
Burnside -
Portland,
OR 97233Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $270,000.00 - $300,000.00
Salary/yearJob
Shift:
DayTitle:
Physician
Location: Wellness Center - 12360 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 97233 Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St.,
Portland,
OR 97212
Schedule:
This is an in-person position,
Monday through
Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wage
Range: $270,000.00 – $300,000.00 annual salary, Exempt If you are a motivated and dedicated Physician looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
Company
Mission: The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
About the
Company: At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.
Position
Overview: The Clinic Physician will provide primary health care services and assure that the clinic's medical services are in full compliance with standards, ethics and license requirements of the medical profession.
What you will do: Assist the Medical Director to ensure that the NARA NW Clinic medical services are in full compliance with standards, ethics and license requirements of the medical profession. This may include supervision of medical students, coordination of locum tenens physicians, contractual physicians, and development of linkages with non-allopathic health care providers such as naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists or herbalists. Engage in collegial consultative relationship with NARA NW’s Nurse Practitioners, other physicians, mental health practitioners, registered nurses, dieticians, Residential Treatment Center staff, and Outpatient Treatment Center staff. Participate as a member of the clinic's management team. Establish consultative referrals network and coordinate linkages with contractual pharmacy, hospital-based admitting physicians, and reference labs. Provide comprehensive primary health care services defined as holistic health care which the client receives at the first point of contact with the health care system and in continuous and comprehensive and included the following; health promotion; prevention of disease and disability; health maintenance; rehabilitation; identification, diagnosis and management of health problems; and referral to other providers as appropriate. (Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 678, Division 50) Provide clinical treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and minor injuries. Treat superficial lesions such as warts, cysts, minor lacerations, abrasions, minor first and second-degree bums within the physician’s scope of practice. Treat minor injuries such as strains, sprains, and non-complicating extremity fractures and dislocations within the physician’s scope of practice. Evaluate medical histories and perform routine health maintenance examinations for children and adults within the physician’s scope of practice.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401k
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Health Spending Account
Counsel and instruct patients in health maintenance problems such as: 1) nutrition, diet and weight reduction; 2) risk factor prevention and modification (chemical addictions including alcohol, tobacco and drugs); 3) mental health referrals; 4) self care measures for health maintenance; 5) family planning. Coordinate the care the patient receives from other providers and agencies and advocates for the patient within the health care system.
QualificationsWe would like to hear from people that have: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school. Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program (ACGME or AOA). Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine. Oregon Medical License or ability to obtain. Current DEA registration or ability to obtain. Current CPR card. Strong interest and experience in prenatal care (up to at least 36 weeks) and newborn care strongly preferred. Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus. Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members. Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests. Must pass criminal background and DMV checks. What’s in it for you? 14
Paid
Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Benefits
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above) 13 Paid Days of Sick Time 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days) $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D Short Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account 401(k) with 4% Match Employee Assistance Program Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days) Public Student Loan Forgiveness
NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC How to apply: To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org) Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all! Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process. NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need. NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober. Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus. This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.
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