Physician (MD, DO) - Primary Care

Career Opportunities : Physician (MD, DO) - Primary Care (24766)

Requisition ID 24766 - Posted - Housecall Providers - Full-Time - Permanent - Portland - Multi Location (1)

Housecall Providers is a Portland area nonprofit organization and one of the largest providers of medical care exclusively in the home in the Western United States. We are proving every day that in-home medical services for homebound and chronically ill patients can improve health outcomes, increase patient comfort, reduce health care costs, and increase provider satisfaction. We are a proud part of the CareOregon family of health organizations.

Our Mission

Improving lives by bringing health care home.

Our Vision

To sustainably transform home-based medicine so all homebound adults and those living with serious illness have access to care that improves their quality of life.

Our Values

Compassion and respect, authentic relationships, collaboration, courage, social justice.

Diversity Statement

We embrace the diversity of our employees, patients, and those who care for them. Through awareness and advocacy, we are working to create health equity by recognizing and reducing barriers that affect non-dominant groups within Housecall Providers and our communities at large.

Job Title

Physician - Primary Care (MD, DO)

Exemption Status

Exempt

Department

HCP Providers

Pay and Benefits

Estimated hiring range $198,280- $242,340 / year, 5% bonus target, full benefits. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered.

Job Summary

This position provides medical care and treatment services with emphasis on chronic disease management and promotion of health and palliative care for patients not best served in a clinic setting. Additionally, this position provides active, consultative, and supportive assistance to non-physician providers as needed and / or as directed by the Medical Director. Care is provided in patient residencies, as well through audio and video sessions. This position may focus on one of the following areas :

Regular Care : Provides ongoing care for patients within an assigned caseload and / or territory and includes long-term strategies focused on disease prevention.

Relief Care : Provides relief and / or urgent care for patients on a short-term basis, focusing on filling in for providers who are out of the office.

Clinical Service

• As a practicing physician, provides medical consultation and / or support to other practitioners within the organization.
• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions according to scope of practice to include conducting a medical history, conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment based on patient preferences and goals, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, prescribing and monitoring medications, appropriate counseling of patient and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals.
• Performs comprehensive health assessment of clients by completing a physical and psychosocial history; identifies actual and potential health needs based on medical, mental / emotional, financial, and social factors. Makes referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies and practitioners.
• Develops and implements proactive patient-centered care plans with the assistance of other disciplines within the care team.
• Provides compassionate anticipatory guidance through decline due to chronic disease and provides high-quality palliative care focused on the goals of the patient and family.
• Prescribes and dispenses medications and drugs to suitable patients; initiates and / or continues medical regimes for new patients; charts treatment records and monitors results.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with lay and professional caregivers, including care facilities, to assure patient experience excellent continuity of care and orders are implemented appropriately.
• Educates patients and families on goal-based, appropriate preventative care, chronic care or urgent care needs, as well as the use of prescribed medications and treatment.
• Performs the most difficult assignments (including management of the most complex, at-risk patients), requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative. Delivers quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
• As directed by Medical Director, may provide clinical supervision to Physician Assistants.
• Participates in the after-hours call schedule.

Administration

Organizational Responsibilities

Experience and / or Education

Required

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Working Conditions

Hazards : May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

Equipment : General office equipment and / or mobile technology

Travel : Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee’s personal vehicle may be used. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.

Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

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Salary : $198,280 - $242,340