Primary Care Provider - On-Call

This position is for a Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Family Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Naturopath to work in CCC's Primary Care department providing coverage at Blackburn, Old Town Clinic, Evergreen Crossing, and non-primary site Hooper Detoxification Center. This position provides primary, urgent and acute care to a population of low-income adults with a broad range of physical, behavioral, and social conditions. This position also provides Medication Supported Recovery services through CCC's Office Based Opioid Treatment Program and supports patients receiving Hepatitis C treatment through our pharmacy-based Hep C Treatment Program.

A strong background in mental health, addiction medicine, and health care for homeless and underserved populations is preferred. Demonstrated skills and knowledge with heart failure, Diabetes management, infectious diseases, and wound care. Primary care medicine and licensure to practice medicine in Oregon is required of all applicants.

Central City Concern is looking to hire On-Call Primary Care Providers (NP, PA, ND, MD, DO)

On-call shifts include Monday - Friday. Shift durations are generally 4-hours

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NURSE PRACTITIONER

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon or eligibility for such licensure.
• Appropriate board certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon or eligibility for such licensure.
• Board certification with NCCPA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MD/DO

• Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Licensed to practice as a Physician in Oregon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NATUROPATH

• Graduation from a CNME-accredited, four-year Naturopathic Medical program.
• Must have completed a CNME-certified primary care residency program.
• Licensed naturopathic physician in the State of Oregon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALL APPLICANTS

• A strong background in mental health and addiction medicine is preferred, as well as experience working with homeless and underserved populations.
• Demonstrated skills in primary care medicine with a minimum of 2 years' experience preferred.
• Experience with Hepatitis C primary care-based treatment preferred, or provider will obtain training within 30 days of employment.
• Spanish language fluency preferred.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Must have full prescriptive powers in Oregon with a DEA number.
• Current BLS certification prior to start.
• Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and criminal background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Individual must have ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment.
• Must demonstrate a deep concern for the health and well being of others.
• Must be able to interact with co-workers, patients and staff to instill confidence and facilitate communication.
• Experience in primary care medical practice.
• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes with special attention to trauma-informed care and diversity and inclusion principles.
• Ability to consider impacts of systems of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.
• Ability to display non-judgmental attitude.
• 6. Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of de-escalation methods or willingness to be trained in these methods.
• Comfort working in an independent clinical practice with on and off-site support from medical and administrative supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine and formulate health histories and perform physical exams.
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems.
• Based on available clinical data, work cooperatively with patients and care team to formulate and implement person-centered care plan.
• Conduct on-going health care and clinical management of stable, chronically ill patients. Provide provider services in Office Based Opioid Treatment program, including substance use treatment with buprenorphine and other medications
• Support pharmacy-based Hepatitis C program and offer medical visits to support clients receiving treatment.
• Collaborate with integrated care team to provide most cost-effective and high-quality care.
• Determine and manage minor and/or acute illnesses and initiate treatment.
• Conduct initial care for emergency situations such as illness or injury and initiate arrangements for continuing care.
• Prescribe medication or other forms of treatment as necessary.
• Assess need for and perform clinical procedures, including joint injections, incision and drainage of abscesses, skin biopsies, and toenail removal.
• Keep appropriate records.
• Participate in and, at times, lead Provider Education Sessions on a variety of clinical topics.
• Participate in compliance, quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure optimal performance on team- and clinic-based performance metrics.
• Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional work at other CCC clinical sites and/or off-site at community events.

CCC values and celebrates diversity in race, heritage, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we prioritize active inclusion of diverse staff.

Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.