What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician position at Tillamook County?
Union Affiliation: None
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Total Hours Per Week: 40*
*Full Time and Part Time positions available
$12,000 hiring bonus (prorated for part time hires)
Eligible for retention bonus after 12 months employment
Eligibility of multiple Federal and State student loan repayment programs
Be a part of our Health & Human Services team!
As a Physician in our Medical Clinic, you will be part of a dedicated team working to Promote and Protect the Health of
ALL People in Tillamook County.
We are seeking a compassionate and organized individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and
thrives on making a positive difference in patients’ lives.
INTRODUCTION
This classification provides holistic health care, comprehensive primary medical care and treatment services to a diverse population of patients in a primary care clinic setting. Within the individual specialty, this position is responsible and accountable for managing a broad range of personal health services. This includes assessing and diagnosing problems; developing a plan; providing treatment, education, consultation and referral; evaluating efficacy of treatment; and serving as an advocate for the patient. This classification also makes recommendations regarding program planning to leadership and works as a part of a Patient Care Team.(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.)
Manage health problems encountered by patients and retain accountability for outcomes. This process included: assessment of health problems, both subjective and objective, diagnosis, development of a plan in collaboration with the patient, intervention and evaluation of the efficacy of the intervention.
Engage in wellness management. Counsel and dispense to reproductive health clients. Participate in collaborative treatment with other medical and mental health professionals and technical staff.
Make referrals to appropriate social, medical agencies or other resources as well as behavioral/mental and dental health services.
Prescribe medications and treatments for patients as allowed by scope of practice, pharmacy formulary and department policy. Initiate, terminate, or continue medications or treatments.
Maintain appropriate and timely documentation in Electronic Health care records.
Provide on-call coverage for patients as assigned.
Participate in staff and professional conferences, trainings, and peer reviews.
Consult on and assist in the development of in-service training and orientation activities.
Assist the Medical Director in the development of policies and procedures.
Knowledge: Knowledge of principles and practices involved in primary care in an ambulatory setting. Knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a wide variety of diseases and illnesses. Knowledge of preventative health care practices and guidance. Knowledge of professional record-keeping and reporting requirements. Knowledge of public health laws and regulations.
Skills: In the use of clinical and laboratory equipment and tools associated with the specialty area of practice.
Abilities: Able to work with professional independence and use initiative and judgment in providing patient care in accordance with state statutes. Able to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients. Able to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations pertinent to the public health and primary care settings. Able to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with patients, staff, peer groups and varied agency and institutional representatives. Able to develop therapeutic relationships with a wide variety of patients from diverse education, social and cultural backgrounds. Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to maintain confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a valid Oregon Board of Medical Examiners License.
Must have current specialty board certification.
Must have graduated from an accredited school of medicine with completion of accredited residency program.
Must pass background, criminal and NPDB check.
Must meet all requirements of OAR 847.050.0041 to obtain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to prescribe medications.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This classification works under the general direction of the Medical Director. Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in specialty area.
GUIDELINES
Work is performed under numerous guidelines set forth within established department policies, procedures, protocols, federal and state statutes and health laws, the Oregon Medical Board, medical reference books, accepted medical practices, and equipment manuals. Available guidelines do not completely apply to every situation, so the physician uses seasoned judgment in interpreting and adapting to special situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a medical clinic environment. There is reaching, standing, and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds may be necessary. There is recurring exposure to infection and contagious disease.
SELECTION PROCESS
Following the closing date of this recruitment, if you are selected as a candidate for an interview, we will contact you to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our county team, because we believe that people are our most valuable asset!
Salary : $222,204 - $333,336
