Medical Director/Physician
Lincoln CountyPosition Summary
We are looking for someone who can provide oversight of all Community Health Center (CHC) clinical programs. As well as perform professional work as a physician three of five days (60%) per week providing direct in-person patient care services.
We are looking to hire a part-time to full-time position. Please indicate in your application which you prefer.
The salary range for this position is negotiable based on experience and skill.
A stipend of 10% is provided for Medical Director functions
Lincoln Community Health Center in Newport, ORMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education Level
Specifics:
For a physician: graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of 1-year internship.
Minimum Experience Level
Specifics:
For a physician: five years of increasingly responsible medical experience in a primary care, family practice or internal medicine clinic, graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of 1-year internship.
Driver’s License
This position also requires an insurable driving record and a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Other Licenses
Specifics:
For a physician: possession of, or ability to obtain, licensure to practice medicine in the State of Oregon. Must meet all credentialing requirements.
Desirable Qualifications
For a physician: Behavioral health experience is preferred.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
Professional Practice:
- Provide or arranges for comprehensive primary care services in an ambulatory clinic setting, including laboratory and diagnostic workup, and specialty referrals.
- Work interdependently with other health care providers and health care staff in a team environment.
- Perform minor outpatient procedures in accordance with LCHC credentialing/privileging policy.
- Provide consultation to other clinic providers either in person or by telephone.
- Consult with and coordinate patient care with other LCHC providers, community primary care physicians, specialists, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care professionals as appropriate.
- Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and make appropriate referrals for service.
- Work independently using his or her best professional judgment while practicing medicine within his or her scope of practice.
- Participate in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for FQHC patients on a 24-hour basis. Call includes phone availability after hours and may require arranging for and coordinating care with emergency room providers and admitting patients to the hospital after hours including weekends and holidays.
- Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations.
- Render care to LCHC patients in accordance with quality and standards as established by LCHC, the standards of care prevailing in the community, applicable law, and according to state and federal grant requirements for non-discrimination regardless of status, race, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay.
- Respond to patients/families in a collaborative manner that conveys compassion, respect, and a desire and willingness to assist in the achievement of patient’s goals for improved health.
Administrative:
- Supervise all clinical programs under the scope of the health center:
- Exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned professional staff.
- Facilitate integrative services between primary care and behavioral health.
- Collaborate with the CHC Managers in the distribution and utilization of personnel in the health care team to maximize skills and knowledge of all staff.
- Consult on and assist in the development of in-service training and orientation activities in treatment and care of the patient population:
- Lead and participate in peer review.
- Direct the Quality Assurance/Improvement Program; develop clinic policies and procedures.
- Review, formulate, and implement clinical protocols and priorities:
- Ensure clinical staff remains up to date on current clinical protocols and evidenced-based practice.
- Maintain strict adherence to state and federal practice guidelines.
- Responsible for clinic on-call schedules and rotation into schedule.
Participate in a community health assessment:
- Advise the CHC Division Director on the development, monitoring and implementation of Health Center services, based on the outcomes of the community health needs assessment.
Represent the organization with other medical professionals, Primary Care Associations, and other professional groups to assure positive relationships.
BENEFITS- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
- Generous Paid Leave.
- 11% County Contribution into 401(k).
- Fully Funded Health Savings Account.
- $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance.
- 10 Paid Holidays Per Year.
- Up to $50k National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program for eligible licensed providers.
- Office Hours Monday – Friday, typically 8-5.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Tuition Assistance Program: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-programv
Lincoln County sits in the Central Oregon Coast, boasting miles of stunning beaches. Travelers from all over the world have made Lincoln County a must-see location. From the Kite Festival in Lincoln City, our vibrant arts community, and unmatched natural beauty, this is truly an amazing place to call home.
Lincoln County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, its population was 50,395. The county seat is Newport where our Health and Human Services Department is headquartered.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to hr@co.lincoln.or.usTypical Qualifications