Housecall Providers

Housecall Providers is a Portland area nonprofit organization and one of the largest providers of medical care exclusively in the home in the Western United States. We are proving every day that in home medical services for homebound and chronically ill patients can improve health outcomes, increase patient comfort, reduce health care costs and increase provider satisfaction. We are a proud part of the CareOregon family of health organizations.

Our Mission
Improving lives by bringing health care home.

Our Vision
To sustainably transform home-based medicine so all homebound adults and those living with serious illness have access to care that improves their quality of life.

Our Values
Compassion and respect, authentic relationships, collaboration, courage, social justice.

Diversity Statement

We embrace the diversity of our employees, patients, and those who care for them. Through awareness and advocacy, we are working to create health equity by recognizing and reducing barriers that affect non-dominant groups within Housecall Providers and our communities at large.

The quadruple aim is real at Housecall Providers
In home medical care for homebound patients is proven to increase patient comfort, improve health outcomes, reduce health care costs and increase provider/care team satisfaction. Housecall Providers has saved Medicare millions of dollars, while providing better care to our patients, ensuring greater patient comfort, improved health outcomes and care team satisfaction. With the population aging, more people are suffering from multiple chronic conditions and degenerative diseases. This trend will continue as roughly 10,000 baby boomers a day enter the Medicare system.

If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen (including THC/Marijuana). CareOregon is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws.

This position provides medical care and treatment services with emphasis on chronic disease management and promotion of health and palliative care for patients not best served in a clinic setting. Additionally, this position provides active, consultative, and supportive assistance to non-physician providers as needed and/or as directed by the Medical Director. Care is provided in patient residencies, as well through audio and video sessions. This position may focus on one of the following areas:

Regular Care: Provides ongoing care for patients within an assigned caseload and/or territory and includes long-term strategies focused on disease prevention.

Relief Care: Provides relief and/or urgent care for patients on a short-term basis, focusing on filling in for providers who are out of the office.

Clinical Service

• As a practicing physician, provides medical consultation and/or support to other practitioners within the organization.
• Diagnoses and treats 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 based on patient preferences and goals, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, prescribing and monitoring medications, appropriate counseling of patient and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals.
• Performs comprehensive health assessment of clients by completing a physical and psychosocial history; identifies actual and potential health needs based on medical, mental/emotional, financial, and social factors. Makes referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies and practitioners.
• Develops and implements proactive patient centered care plan with the assistance of other disciplines within the care team.
• Provides compassionate anticipatory guidance through decline due to chronic disease and provides high quality palliative care focused on the goals of the patient and family.
• Prescribes and dispenses medications and drugs to suitable patients; initiates and/or continues medical regimes for new patients; charts treatment records and monitors results.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with lay and professional caregivers, including care facilities, to assure patient experience excellent continuity of care and orders are implemented appropriately.
• Educates patients and families on goal-based, appropriate preventative care, chronic care or urgent care needs, as well as the use of prescribed medications and treatment.
• Performs the most difficult assignments (including management of the most complex, at-risk patients), requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative. Delivers quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
• As directed by Medical Director, may provide clinical supervision to Physician Assistants.
• Participates in the after-hours call schedule.

Administration

• Participates in collaborative treatment with other medical and mental health professionals and technical staff.
• Participates in staff and professional conferences; consults on and assists in the development of in-service training and orientation activities in areas of treatment and care of the patient population; participate in peer review.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures.
• Assesses and counsels patients regarding preventive care needs; delivers services or makes appropriate referrals.
• Determines need for specialty and rehabilitative services and makes appropriate referrals.
• Coordinates case management activities for assigned patients.
• Attends and participates in all required staff meetings and other ad hoc committees as assigned.
• Provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Completes and maintains medical records according to agency protocols and in support of quality metrics.
• As assigned by the Medical Director, may train and assess performance of other providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
• Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.
• Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Experience and/or Education

Required

• Licensed physician (MD or DO) in the State of Oregon
• Completion of internship and residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position

Preferred

• Geriatric and/or palliative care certified
• Experience in medical home visits

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine especially including urgent care and triage practices for providers focused on relief care
• Advanced knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of general medicine and surgery
• Advanced knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries
• Advanced knowledge of sources of information and current literature applicable to the field of general medicine
• Knowledge of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practice
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including familiarity with epidemiology, health services delivery and financing systems, and environmental health
• Knowledge of the population served in adult health, including culture, demographics, patterns of disease, barriers to care and other unique features or special needs
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical quality improvement

Skills and Abilities

• Skill in utilizing electronic systems appropriately and effectively, including audio and video supported encounters
• Ability to perform medical diagnostic and treatment services
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse patients, staff, peer groups, and varied agency and institutional representatives
• Ability to deal professionally and calmly with individuals that may act inappropriately, be verbally abusive, hostile and/or in crisis
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lead assigned staff
• Ability to work within a team and take direction from other team members with expertise in the care plan development.
• Ability to communicate clearly, compassionately and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with people from all walks of life
• Compassion, commitment and integrity required for success in this position
• Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies and procedures

• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
• Ability to site, see, read, hear, speak clearly and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or pinch small objects, climb stairs, stand and bend for at least 3-6 hours/day

• Ability to crouch, crawl, reach and walk for at least 3 hours/day
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Working Conditions

Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing: No Telephonic In Person

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology

Travel: Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee's personal vehicle may be used. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.

#Li-Hybrid

Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.