Internal Medicine Physician at Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Vancouver, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Primary Medical Care, Team-Based Care, Patient Education, Preventive Health Programs, Medication Prescription, Community Health Experience, Bilingual Ability, Collaboration, Clinical Affairs, Disease Detection, Disease Prevention, Patient Care Experience, Special Patient Care, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Compassionate Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Overview Sea Mar Community Health Centers was founded in 1978 with a single clinic in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle. Today, Sea Mar is Washington’s largest provider of community-based, comprehensive health care with over 36 medical clinics along the Puget Sound. We are looking for mission driven providers dedicated to serving underserved and diverse communities. Job Summary The physician will provide primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement. The physician will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care. The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board. The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator. The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience. Responsibilities and Duties The physician will work as part of a care team to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients. The physician provides primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement. The physician may refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary. The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board. The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator. The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience. The physician provides care for special groups of patients such as those in nursing homes or other institutions when appropriate. Qualifications and Skills Licensed MD or DO Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency; board certification in the appropriate specialty or actively seeking board certification. A current DEA certificate Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required Prior community health experience preferred Benefits and Perks Competitive salary Relocation allowance 1 medical assistants per provider Robust ancillary staff Generous paid time off Annual CME allowance Occurrence based malpractice insurance Dental, medical and vision benefits Sabbatical leave Retirement contribution Loan repayment options (all sites have a HPSA score of at least 19) Opportunity to work with a diverse and friendly team of compassionate providers!

Responsibilities

The physician will provide primary medical care services and work collaboratively with staff to ensure quality care for patients. They will also participate in preventive health programs and improve the patient care experience.