Lead - Primary Care Physician

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Canby Clinic - Canby, OR 97013Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MD or DOSalary Range: $218,044.00 - $327,066.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWho 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:  Provider Lead Department:  Medical Reports To:  Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Work Type:  On-Site Classification:  Full-Time, Exempt Language Differential:  Eligible   SUMMARY The Provider Lead works closely with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Clinic Manager to ensure effective and efficient clinic operations at their respective clinic. In collaboration with the CMO, the Provider Lead will help develop clinical standards and support strategy as it relates to clinical care. This position will provide services to patients, facilitate clinic provider culture, and be a clinical subject matter expert as part of the interdisciplinary care team.  This role is 10% administrative as provider lead, and 90% in direct patient care as a primary-care provider. Essential Job Duties Partners with the Clinic Manager to ensure successful operations in the clinic Participates in team meetings, provider meetings, quality meetings, and other community or professional activities as requested by CMO Meets regularly with the CMO to review patient care issues and provides input into the development of treatment guidelines and protocols Provides on-site day to day clinical supervision and back-up of Primary Care Providers. Organizes and leads site-provider team meetings Evaluates provider performance and communicates constructive feedback (e.g., patient satisfaction, metrics, collaboration with staff, referral patterns, case reviews) Works with individual providers when there are problem areas Provides supervision of assigned provider staff Collaborates in development of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) for providers at risk Analyzes provider staffing needs and makes recommendations for clinic needs Assesses provider staff needs for training, tools, and other resources necessary to carry out their duties Communicates accurate information from executive leadership and other teams to staff in a timely manner Professional Core Values Supports clinic-based multidisciplinary collaborative care teams Consistently models a positive commitment to patients, coworkers, and the organization  Accepts personal responsibility for contributing to the organization’s initiatives and objectives Supports the value of continuous learning and improvement Proactively identifies areas where improvement is needed and seeks out opportunities to increase personal and team knowledge Demonstrates honesty and integrity Maintains open communication to develop trust among all Displays cultural sensitivity to the population being served and exhibits a non-judgmental attitude while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences Leads the way as a culture champion as an example for all staff QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS Education, Certificates, Licenses & Registrations Meets basic requirements and holds current Oregon state licensure as MD/DO, NP, PA with prescriptive privileges At least 5 years of practice experience as a primary care provider is required Previous leadership experience supervising other PCP providers is preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors Knowledge of and ability to apply NHC policies and procedures Knowledge of and ability to apply FQHC guidelines Knowledge of and ability to apply standards of practice WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood or bodily fluids. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals is possible. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. 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. Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee to successfully perform this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.