Summary of Essential Duties:

Medically evaluates patients and assesses their medical status in the clinic. Determines, establishes and administers an overall treatment program for patients and chronically ill clients. Determines the clinical need for medications, and prescribes medications as part of a treatment program. Provides information, consultation and assistance to other health care professionals. Discusses case management and techniques with health care professionals. Provides appropriate medical records documentation on all patients in accordance with policy.

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Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with completion of a one-year internship and/or completion of residency program in a primary care setting.

Experience:

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Possession of a valid State of Oregon license as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) at the time of appointment.  Eligibility for appointment to the medical staff at local hospitals. Drug Enforcement Agency number will be required. NPI number at the time of appointment.

Notes:

This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.  If fingerprinting is required, the fee is paid for by the successful candidate and the expense is non-reimbursable.

*This recruitment may close at any time without prior notice in order to proceed in the selection processes. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Knowledge of/Ability to:

Diagnose, treat and control diseases and physical injuries in a clinically sensitive manner for underserved populations. Effectively gather, evaluate, and convey sensitive and confidential information. Work with professional independence and use initiative and judgment in performing medical diagnostic and treatment services for the patient population. Prepare concise, accurate and effective medical reports, recommendations, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with patients, staff, peer groups, and varied agency and institutional representatives.

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It may not contain all duties performed nor all the knowledge and abilities required. Furthermore, this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Based on operational needs, more than one position may be filled from this posting.

For a more thorough description of all duties and requirements of this position, please review the classification specifications link below.