Physician (MEDA)

Benton County (OR)

  • Sweet Home, OR
  • $178,433-218,085 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job SummaryWe are in search of a Physician licensed in the State of Oregon. If you have a passion for preventive, team-based care and a desire to make a positive impact in your community, apply today!Job SummaryOur Primary Care Practitioners provide high quality, comprehensive medical care and treatment to a diverse safety-net patient population in a patient-centered, team-based model with an emphasis on the prevention of disease, promotion of health, and management of chronic disease. The clinical team includes certified medical assistants, RN care coordinators, clinical pharmacists, health navigators, and behavioral health consultants.To allow the time to deliver high quality care to patients with complex needs, our practitioners manage panels between 700 and 1,200 patients and see about 14 patients per day. After-hours call is shared among the full primary care group and supported by a nurse triage line that manages the vast majority of after-hours requests. Our providers have the option of teaching medical residents from several organizations as well as medical students from the local medical school.Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC)
The CHC opened as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 2004. It is the medical home for over 9,000 patients across six clinics and two counties. Learn more about the history and the model of care . Our clinics are located in (click on the link to learn more about each city):The CHC provides physical, behavioral, dental care, and medical treatment for substance use disorders. The CHC works closely with Benton County Public Health, County Mental Health programs, and school districts at our two school-based sites.The CHC utilizes the clinical team to support patients in accessing health. We are committed to improving health outcomes through a medical home model with a strong focus on prevention and disease management. The CHC sites are all Patient Center Primary Care Home (PCPCH) certified at a high level. Our organization serves communities with Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) ratings between 10 and 13 ( ) and qualifies for National Health Scholars, National Health Service Corps and other Loan Repayment Programs.
The reporting location for this position is located in Linn County, either at the Lebanon or Sweet Home Health Center.for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.First review of applications will be April 25, 2024.Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.
Your Total Compensation and Benefits:
  • Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
  • 10 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
  • $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
  • The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
  • In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
  • Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
  • After 6 months of employment:
  • The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
  • A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs
  • 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
  • Advance, learn and grow your career with a team committed to your professional development.
  • This position is eligible for educational assistance for 3 courses per school year.
  • Annual salary range of:
  • $178,432.96 - $218,084.72
  • This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
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We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required:
  • Valid Oregon Medical License (MD's and DO's are eligible!)
  • Valid Oregon driver's license.
  • Board certification required.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link:Special Requirements:
  • Valid Oregon Driver's License. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle
  • Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Aligned with our Mission, Vision, and Values:
  • Passionate about primary care, perhaps with additional interests which align with our model of care (ie MAT, Transgender, Veterans, agricultural workers, houseless)
  • Approaches chronic pain in a manner that follows the latest clinical guidelines.
  • Manages patient's preventive care needs, including USPSTF guidelines and CDC vaccine recommendations.
  • Enjoys working with diverse patients, including those living with mental illness, English as a second language, and other social influences on health.
Questions regarding this position can be directed toLacey Mollel, Clinic Operations Director
Benton County Health ClinicsTelephone: 541-766-6657Working & Living in Benton County
Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state's fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city's largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much treasured rural heritage.The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small town living, with unlimited access to Oregon's coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland's world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.To learn more about Benton County, please visit .Working at Benton CountyLiving in Benton County
How to Apply
  • To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration
  • Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered
  • Answer all supplemental questions
After you Apply
  • You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
  • Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information
  • This is a FLSA exempt position
  • This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies
  • This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies
  • Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes
  • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:
. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA * Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States
  • If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
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