Family Practice Physician (MD/DO), High Point (.8 -1.0 FTE)

Purpose   
Our integrated team is seeking a family practice physician to best support and care for our diverse patient population. In caring for our patients, our providers will have the autonomy of clinical practice, the support of knowledgeable colleagues, and work in a collaborative learning environment.  Family practice providers are part of an integrated team, which may include behavioral health, dental, social work, and nursing case management.  

We have Obstetrics and Medical rounding available with our MD/DO positions.

This position is fully grant funded.

Health, Wellness & Retirement benefits:   

• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Paid time off & paid holidays  
• Retirement with contribution match 
• Life & AD&D, pet insurance  
• Employee assistance program, & more!  

Compensation:  

• The target wage range for the MD/DO position is $87.58 per hour to $121.50 per hour.
• Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons. 
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

In this position you will:

Direct Clinical Work

• Provide patient centered preventative care, as well as diagnoses and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
• Identify the need for referrals and provide overall care coordination in a team-based setting
• Work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, culture and sexual orientation

Indirect Clinical Work

• Assure accurate and timely completion of all clinical records
• Completion of paperwork in a team-based approach
• Completing necessary paperwork for patient care. Such as, prior authorizations and communications with outside specialists
• Timely response to communications and test results
• Provide feedback to appropriate teams and/or individuals when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy
• Completion of Residency 
• Licensed as a Physician (MD/DO) with Washington State Department of Health
• Board Certified  
• Current BLS Certification  
• DEA License issued in the State of Washington 

Preferred Requirements:  

• Nexplanon Contraceptive Implant Certification  
• 2 years of clinical practice experience in community health, FHQC, family practice  
• Bilingual skills  
• Experience prescribing buprenorphine or other treatments for opioid use disorders, including past completion of a buprenorphine waiver certification course or specific continuing education to satisfy the requirements for the DEA's Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act.  

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment
• Ability to effectively work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, varying languages, cultures and sexual orientations
• Ability to work with patients that have substance or mental disorders
• Ability to treat opioid use with medication assisted treatments
• Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures
• Experience working with interpreters in a medical setting
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct discussions of a sensitive nature with staff and patients
• Ability to build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, email and on the phone
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships that foster a positive working environment with an emphasis on teamwork
• Attention to detail and ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and adjust tasks as needed
• Proficient with email and electronic health records

Preferred Skills:

• Fluent in a language(s) in addition to English
• Insertion and removal of long-acting contraception
• Experience with motivation interviewing

Union: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

About Neighborcare Health: 

Since 1968, Neighborcare Health has been removing barriers to health care for our neighbors. We believe everyone deserves a place to call their health care home, where a team of medical, dental and mental health professionals work in collaboration with each patient to develop a personal health improvement plan. 

We are one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Each year we care for nearly 60,000 patients at our nearly 30 non-profit medical, dental and school-based clinics. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay. 

Our clinics are located in neighborhoods where health disparities are the greatest, and our care teams, who speak over 55 languages and dialects, are as diverse as our patients. No matter who you are, or where you come from, regardless of your insurance, income or immigration status, you are welcome at Neighborcare Health. 

Learn more about us here. 

The full job description is available upon request