Internal Medicine Physician

Job description

Company Overview

nSea 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.

nJob Summary

nThe 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.

nResponsibilities and Duties​

nnnThe physician will work as part of a care team  to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients. 

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nnThe 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.

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nnThe physician may refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary. 

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nnThe physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board. 

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nnThe 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.

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nnThe 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.

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nnThe physician provides care for special groups of patients such as those in nursing homes or other institutions when appropriate.

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n nQualifications and Skills

nnnLicensed MD or DO

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nnSuccessful 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.  

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nnA current DEA certificate 

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nnBilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required

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nnPrior community health experience preferred

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n nBenefits and Perks

nnnCompetitive salary

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nnRelocation allowance

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nn1 medical assistants per provider

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nnRobust ancillary staff

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nnGenerous paid time off

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nnAnnual CME allowance

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nnOccurrence based malpractice insurance

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nnDental, medical and vision benefits

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nnSabbatical leave

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nnRetirement contribution

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nnLoan repayment options (all sites have a HPSA score of at least 19)

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nnOpportunity to work with a diverse and friendly team of compassionate providers!

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Worksite address

vancouver, WA, 98662, US

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