What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Physician position at Waterfall Community Health Center?
**About Us**
The Waterfall Community Health Center is a team-based and mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering integrated primary care services. Our healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive care, focusing on health promotion, maintenance, counseling, education, assessment, acute and chronic care, and consultation with supervising physicians and community resources.
Our approach emphasizes autonomy, flexibility, and work-life balance. We set a maximum number of patients per week, prioritize quality over quantity, and offer flexible schedules. Our goal is to create a positive environment for our providers, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional care.
- We foster an atmosphere of respect, empathy, and open communication among our staff.
- We encourage our providers to take ownership of their practice, empowering them to make informed decisions about their schedule and workload.
Job Responsibilities
- Our Primary Care Physicians adhere to the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication while performing their duties.
- They demonstrate substantial knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques, ensuring that clients receive personalized and empathetic care.
- Our physicians diagnose, treat, and plan appropriate healthcare for clients in areas such as school-based health care, family planning, and primary care.
- They refer clients to specialty physicians or outside agencies when necessary.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A graduate of an accredited medical school with a degree in Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), with at least one year's experience, is highly desirable.
- Completion of an accredited residency program.
- Unrestricted license and board certification to practice medicine in Oregon.
- Current DEA certificate without restrictions.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing, are essential. Additional languages are a plus.
- Credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and other relevant organizations.
