Position Qualifications:

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution

Experience:

• 1-3 years of applicable experience in the treatment of end of life care
• Demonstrated understanding of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services requirements
• Experience effectively collaborating with a diverse group

Licensure / Certification:

Physician is and shall maintain the valid and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon. Board eligible or Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, preferred. 

Professional Standards / Compliance with Law:  Physician shall at all times comply with the ethics and professional standards of the medical profession; applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations; Partners In Care’s policies and procedures; and the rules and regulations that are applicable to Partners In Care, including accreditation and certification requirements. 

Drug Enforcement Administration: Physician has and shall at all times during the course of employment maintain registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) and any applicable state agency without limitation to prescribe drugs under such registration and shall provide current proof of such registration upon Partners In Care’s request. 

Qualify for Partners In Care’s Professional Liability Insurance Coverage: Physician shall at all times qualify for insurance coverage under Partners In Care’s professional liability policy. 

Current automobile insurance required. Valid Oregon driver’s license and/or reliable transportation required.

Current CPR card required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations and of Medicare CoPs.

Requires excellent understanding of pharmacology, interactions, use of controlled substances.

Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations

Knowledge of electronic records systems

Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Demonstrate excellent organization skills

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Ability to take initiative

Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization

Ability to work flexible hours, if needed

Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects

Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Environmental / Working Conditions:                    

May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. May drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying degrees of repair.

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 

May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 

Handles emergency or crisis situations. 

Travel required throughout Partners In Care’s central Oregon area of service coverage including LaPine, Crescent, Christmas Valley, Prineville, Madras, Sisters.

OSHA exposure Category I: Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues. Required Personal Protective Equipment as conditions warrant including: Gloves, gown, mask, mask with shield, goggles, shoe covers, bouffant cap.

AAP/EEO Statement:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the organization shall provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified persons with disabilities, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization.

Intent / Function:

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.     

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED AS AND DO NOT CREATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS STATUS AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER.

SCHEDULE

Full time position

BENEFITS

Full time employees who successfully complete their first 60 days of employment are eligible for benefits; which include Health, Dental, Vision, Paid-time off (vacation, holiday, and sick pay) 403(b) retirement plan (employee contribution) and Life Insurance.

COMPENSATION: Salaried