Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $8,982.78 - $11,720.46 Semimonthly Department: Health Department Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 20, 2024
The Opportunity: Additional Compensation Correctional Facilities Premium: Receive a 5% hourly premium. Retention Incentive: As a newly hired Physician .50FTE. You will receive: $10,000 retention incentive after (1) one year of continuous regular employment. $10,000 retention incentive after (2) two years of continuous regular employment. $10,000 retention incentive after (3) two years of continuous regular employment. All retention incentive bonuses are based on FTE. The retention incentive is taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld. Benefits: Multnomah County provides generous benefits to our employees and their covered family members, including domestic partners. Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, ten paid holidays each year, vacation and sick leave, life and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and participation in Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Please click here for a that you as a Multnomah County employee will be eligible to receive. This is a .5 FTE (20 hours a week) Part Time represented position THIS WORK MATTERS! At Corrections Health, we provide medically needed health care to adults and youth in custody at Multnomah County Jails and Juvenile Detention Facility. Come join our team of Portland's most outstanding health care professionals providing exceptional services to our diverse community! The Addiction Medicine Physician will act as an in-house clinical expert in the Corrections Health Division in Addiction Medicine, principally tasked with oversight of policy and protocol for Medication Supported Recovery (MSR) in Corrections Health. The Addiction Medicine Physician will consult with staff on complex substance use cases, lead a more standardized approach to treatment in Corrections Health, support alignment with community standards, evaluate and plan for expansion of eligibility for adults in custody. This position will oversee new medication options including methadone, extended-release buprenorphine injectables, and treatments for stimulant use disorder, and oversee expansion to additional sites including the Department of Community Justice and Harm Reduction Clinic. This position may support expansion through video medical consultation to the nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Other duties include but are not limited to the following: Clinical Care Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions according to scope of practice to include: Conducting a medical history, Conducting physical exams Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, Devising a course of treatment or clients and involves other resources as necessary for quality care Discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, Prescribing and monitoring medications, Appropriate counseling of patients and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals. Utilizes panel based information technology tools to prioritize and direct proactive care for patients Preventive health screening and chronic disease care management. Follow-up on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions). Respond to in jail emergency situations in the clinic or housing and develop plans of care. Provide holistic care to people who use drugs that may include medications such as HCV treatment, contraception, HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, doxy-PEP, and antibiotics Consultation/Coordination Provide clinical consultation to other medical providers, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Community Health Nurses and others as needed. Remain available to answer questions and provide direction in difficult or unusual situations and provide clinical consultation for new staff or those who have questions or need additional support Prioritize and direct activities of the care team. Coordinate with Behavioral Health and Transition Services Program providers to effectively integrate care and assure continuity for patients exiting the facility Stakeholder engagement and relationship development with Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office to increase confidence and partnership with the Corrections Health MSR program. Give input into procedures and protocols for management of common substance use disorders and corresponding withdrawal syndromes and developing training tools for clinical staff. Provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence. Attend provider meetings as scheduled. Attend shift reports and contribute to patient care planning and identification of patient needs. On call for provider coverage 24 hours/day as scheduled on the monthly calendar coordinated by the Medical Director. Program Evaluation and Structure Research and evaluate current addiction medication practice in Corrections Health and other agencies for best practices and legal requirements. Evaluate and assess current medication supported recovery policies, practices, and procedures for improvements, provide clear directives to staff for medication levels, best medical treatment, or actions, staffing levels for medication administration, etc. Direct staff and teams on policy changes and best/promising practices. Collaborate with staff and team members to gather, track and evaluate data of medication use, dosage, adverse reactions, observed behavior changes, etc. per location. Partner with department and evaluation staff to identify priority MSR outcomes and workflows for evaluation and improvement. Contribute to iterative improvement of overdose response and partner with other health department stakeholders to provide technical assistance on overdose response for Corrections sites. Contribute to clinical workflows and protocols for Advanced Practice Clinician MSR continuation and initiation at the community Harm Reduction Clinic Create and maintain youth/adolescent MSR protocols for the Juvenile Detention Center Set performance standards and scope of practice requirements per job profile/license of position to guide clear directions and supervision requirements of each medicine event. Evaluate staffing and scheduling patterns and needs per location and shift and provide communication to leadership on staffing successes and challenges. Budget equipment and training needs for decision and planning purposes
TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of page. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Training/Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of Medicine AND One (1) year residency in a primary care setting 2+ years experience in Addiction Medicine
Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon and ability to obtain credentialing approval. DEA License Board Certification Addiction Medicine CPR Certification
Other Must be able to pass a Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Background Check. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment.
Other: This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation. The employee holding this position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees. Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Experience working in a correctional facility Demonstrated experience working with a diverse and underserved population Prior experience in a leadership role Previous experience in Addiction Medicine research Demonstrated awareness of regulations related to prescription of MSR medications, including methadone Demonstrated awareness of emerging and promising medication practices for the treatment of stimulant use Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application. 1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND 2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following: Demonstrate your experience working with diverse/vulnerable populations; and How you meet the qualifications for this position; and Why are you interested in the position? The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications Resume and Cover Letter Review Phone screen Consideration of top candidates Background and reference check Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime and double time. Type: Represented FLSA: Non-Exempt Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions? Recruiter: Amanda Armstrong Email: amanda.armstrong@multco.us Phone: +1 (971) 5001688 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 6317 - Physician
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