Medical Director / Physician - Primary Care

Position Summary

Lincoln County Health and Human Services is looking for someone who can provide oversight of all Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinical programs in our Coastal Healthcare Clinic. This person will also perform professional work as a physician three of five days (60%) per week providing direct in-person patient care services. We currently have three clinic locations, in Lincoln City, Newport, and Waldport, each with varying business hours. We are looking to hire a part-time to full-time position. Please indicate in your application which you prefer. Annual salary for this position is negotiable based on experience and skill. Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer. A 10% stipend is provided for Medical Director functions. Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Up to $50k National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program for eligible licensed providers.

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.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of 1-year internship.

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible medical experience in a primary care, family practice or internal medicine clinic.

Driver's License

Insurable driving record and a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Other License

Valid and current licensure to practice medicine in the State of Oregon. Must meet all credentialing requirements.

Behavioral health experience is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in area of service. Work is evaluated in terms of accomplishment of assigned goals and objectives.
• Principles, practices and procedures of community health, general medicine and surgery.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the practice of medicine.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the practice of community health.
• Methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries.
• Principles of supervision and organizational development.
• Clinic workflows and procedures, methods, and electronic health care processes.

Skill or ability to:

• Manage the work of medical professionals to achieve goals and objectives.
• Develop and modify policies, rules, and procedures.
• Direct an effective QA/QI Program.
• Work with professional independence, initiative, and judgment in performing medical diagnostic and treatment services.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with a wide variety of patients from diverse educational, social, and cultural backgrounds

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Live and work in one of the most beautiful places in the world! Located on the Central Oregon Coast, Lincoln County is a growing, dynamic community with a booming tourist industry. From the docks of Newport to the world's smallest harbor in Depoe Bay, Lincoln County has something for everyone!

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, Founder's Days in Newport, and the La De Da Parade in Yachats there is never a celebration too far away! Our vibrant arts community, incredible restaurants and hotels, and unmatched natural beauty make this a truly 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. Lincoln County consists of Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Siletz, Newport, Toledo, Waldport, and Yachats. Each town along our beautiful coastline offers something a little different and unique from the others and the drive along Highway 101 is a postcard in living color.