Primary Care Provider - Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970.  We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers.  As a Community Health Center we value a culture of belonging, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

Primary Care Provider - (PA/NP)

Site Location: West Salem Clinic | 1233 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR 97304

Type of Clinic: Outpatient Community Health Center / Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

Position Status: Full Time | 5-8’s or 4-10’s

West Salem Health Clinic & QuickCare Clinic Hours:

Monday through Friday | 7:00AM-6:00PM

Saturday | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Provider compensation at NWHS works on a salary basis:

The base salary for a PA/NP, ranges from $107,848 to $141,544, and up to $161,720. Salary is DOE.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Do you have a passion for increasing access to culturally and linguistically appropriate medical services for the underserved, homeless, LGBTQIA+, or refugee populations? Make an impact today in the lives of people and become part of our primary care treatment team at our West Salem Clinic. 

As part of the primary care treatment team, you will provide care coordination by working alongside our Community Health Workers, Medical Assistants, Nurses, Mental Health Case Managers, Counselors, Psychiatrists, Psych NP’s, and other team members to support continuity of care for patients with complex needs. Our integrated care model means our medical and behavioral health clinicians together help patients and their families address medical conditions and behavioral health factors that affect their health and well-being.

YOUR TEAM:

Our multidisciplinary teams are fully integrated, allowing us to provide our patients with exceptional coordinated care. The leadership and Board of Directors at NWHS support our staff with a variety of training and development opportunities as we continue to expand our programs and community offerings. We strive to instill a workplace culture based on inclusivity, open communication, and positive support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides professional and quality medical services to the community and clinic patients. Consistently meets productivity expectations.
• Consults with supervising and/or on-call and consulting physicians regarding patients with abnormal or unusual medical conditions.
• Maintains appropriate medical records documentation on all patients in accordance with organizational policy. Consistently up to date on charting.
• Meets expectations of above 90% on weekly documentation report and maintains PAQ at less than 75 items at any given period.
• Actively contributes to care team by providing coverage to absent providers, being available to support staff, and serving on improvement teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school, Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Oregon with prescriptive authority and DEA
• Must be professionally bondable/insurable.
• Ability and willingness to provider Obstetrical care preferred.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance.
• CPR certification in infant, child and adult required.
• Bilingual/bicultural strongly preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Previous experience in community health preferred.
• Ability to function independently.
• Ability to work flexible hours and take call.
• PA’s must fulfill all requirements of the Oregon Medical Board including on-line submission of a PA Practice Agreement.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Our Agency strives to provides a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

• Healthcare insurance plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
• Flex Spending Account
• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions 40 hrs./wk. up to 20 hours monthly as your tenure grows
• 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holidays for FT positions
• Continuing Education & Training Benefits
• Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Summary of Additional Benefits for Providers:

• Retention Bonus Plan
• Malpractice Liability Insurance Policy
• CME Reimbursement & up to 5 Days CME Pay
• License, DEA & Board Certification Renewals

Loan Repayment, Loan Forgiveness, and Scholar Programs:

Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health and National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholar programs as well as the Rural Practitioner Tax Cred. For more information check out the Office of Rural Health, National health Service Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites.

NWHS sites have a Primary Care HPSA Score of 20, Dental score of 19, and a Mental Health score of 21.

HOW TO APPLY:

Join a team that makes a difference in the lives of many by applying online at www.northwesthumanservices.org

For more information about this opening please contact the HR Department at 503-588-5828 or by emailing [email protected]

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

NWHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.