Family Physician

Who We Are

Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health. Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with us?

• We are a non-profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily.
• We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 20 days of PTO (based on full time employment), 9 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, quarterly wellness reimbursements, generous 401k retirement plan with employer match, employer paid disability insurance, EAP and life insurance.
• Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

Job Title:

Family Physician

Reports To:

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Department:

Medical

Classification:

Full-Time, Exempt

Work Type:

On-Site

Language Differential:

Eligible

As a FQHC NHC is a qualified participant in the HRSA Loan Repayment and Loan Reimbursement program. These programs provide funding to primary care clinicians, faculty, and students to reduce their educational debt in exchange for their multi-year service in underserved communities. They also remove financial barriers for health professionals interested in practicing a primary care discipline, enabling them to pursue community-based careers. ( ) As an employee of NHC you may qualify for these benefits. Please see the HRSA website

Summary

This position is responsible for providing professional, comprehensive primary medical care and treatment services with emphasis on prevention of disease, and promotion of health.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides patients with medical assessments and treatments pertaining to physical and mental health.
• Orders and interprets medical labs and diagnostic imaging for patients.
• Refers patients to appropriate specialists as needed.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatments for assessed medical conditions.
• Performs minor procedures as qualified.
• Provides accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records following Neighborhood Health Center coding standards.
• Displays sensitivity to the populations served.
• Contributes professional medical expertise to other medical and mental health professionals and clinical support staff.
• Provides oversight of support staff with respect to individual patient management.
• Participates in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day.
• Participates in process and quality improvement workflows.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Maintains availability during scheduled on-call hours.
• Attends required meetings and in-services, and participates in committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Doctoral degree (MD/DO) or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Completion of Family Practice Residency with at least two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Experience working with underserved populations in a community health center preferred.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• This position requires an active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon.
• Must have an active DEA license.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be able to provide all necessary documentation for Oregon credentialing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach, sometimes in stressful circumstances.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply FQHC guidelines and accepted current medical practice and standards.
• Knowledge and ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Ability to effectively perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams)
• Ability to proficiently use EPIC Electronic Health Record.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of health care to a diverse and underserved population.
• Ability to use good and ethical judgement in difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally with peers, management, and patients alike.
• Ability to act as a leader and educational resource to clinic support staff.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Working Conditions

• This position is typically with a 40-hour per week, with hours that may vary.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud based on patient volume.
• As a result of high patient volume, this position experiences stressors that come along with a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to travel during the workday and/or cover at other locations as needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic chemicals or blood borne pathogens and regularly handling contaminated sharp instruments.
• Regularly sit while working on the computer; use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls; repeat the same movements when entering data; ability to differentiate between colors, shades, and brightness; read from a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently stand and walk around the office to gather supplies, required to do filing, use office equipment, or collaborate with employees.
• Occasionally stand, stoop and lift or move objects, equipment and supplies weighing approximately 20-25 pounds up to 40-50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Neighborhood Health Center Employment Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks, background checks, drug screening for illegal substances, Tuberculosis, and any position specific credentialing or licensure requirements.