Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) - Sign-On Bonus + Relocation

**Position Description:** In order to overcome the significant health disparities experienced by people affected by mental health and substance use disorders, Cascadia is seeking an innovative, diligent and compassionate Internal Medicine or Family Practice Doctor. The MD will provide patient care with team-based support at Cascadia’s outpatient clinics, and Cascadia’s residential or community sites as directed by the Medical Director. The MD will be principally responsible for oversite of team-based primary care delivery at a Cascadia Health Center, but will also provide patient care with team-based support at Cascadia’s other clinics, residential or community sites as directed by the Medical Director. This position will meet regularly with the team of peer primary care providers, psychiatric providers and the Primary Care Medical Director to help design, implement and continuously improve our pioneering integrated primary care services. Part of the care provided by the MD will include Medication Supported Recovery (Suboxone) and psychiatric medications management for low acuity or stabilized clients. This position may share low volume after hours call rotation (triaged through a nurse call line) with the other primary care providers.*This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.*Work with the agency Clinic Directors and facility support staff, in the spirit of stewardship, to help assure the agency systems and facilities continuously operate at high levels of efficacy and harmony.Demonstrate responsibility for safety of consumers and/or residents, staff and property; demonstrate familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis per agency requirements. Attend seminars, training and other educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills and abilities. * Three years of clinical experience with primary care.* Experience using an electronic health record (EPIC preferred).* Experience serving communities of color and immigrant populations preferred.* Experience with community health clinic, community mental health or homeless and special needs populations preferred.* Leadership experience preferred.* Sufficient computer skills to complete documentation in an electronic medical records system in a timely manner* Provide care in a setting consistent with the principles of collaborative care informed by stages of change modelsWork is performed in a typical clinical setting. As such, the setting is not secure, and the LMP will be responsible for creating a safe environment within the area. In some cases, safety personnel may be available to assist with this goal. Primary care providers will be provided the appropriate tools with which to meet the requirements of their work (e.g.- computer, printer, scale, medical equipment and supplies, etc.). Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants. **Mental Demands:** The MD must be able to handle a variable workflow, manage time effectively, prioritize activities, and help primary care staff with whatever tasks are necessary to establish this new primary care capacity. The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances in which outcomes may negatively affect costs, employee morale or clients. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach. **Physical Demands:** The MD must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all clients and staff in potentially volatile situations. The MD must be able to escort clients between waiting areas and their meeting space, before and after the encounter. Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment services organization. As both a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Cascadia provides integrated mental health, substance use treatment, primary care, housing support, crisis intervention, peers wellness, skills training, and more to individuals and families. Our clients can find the care they need through one team and often in one location, regardless of their ability to pay. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.