Physician (Locum Tenens) - Corrections Health - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

THIS WORK MATTERS!

Corrections Health is a part of Multnomah County Health Department.  It provides medical, dental and mental health care services at the county's two adult jails and one juvenile detention facility.  It provides service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 
 
The adult jails and youth detention center have a combined capacity of about 1,400.  Corrections Health serves 35,000+ inmates and youth yearly. Adult inmates' average length of stay in jail is about 13 days.  Many detainees have lengths of stay of a few days; some are sentenced for up to one year.  The most common health needs facing inmates and youth are mental health diagnoses, chronic diseases, and addiction to alcohol and drugs.

Corrections Health is seeking on-call physicians who are comfortable with caring for the medically indigent, enthused about cross-cultural medicine, and oriented toward preventive health. Experience with the public safety system, addicted population, multi-system health care needs and unstable chronic diseases are desirable. 

As an On-Call Physician in Corrections Health you will:

• Be responsible for the provision of direct patient care to incarcerated persons in Multnomah County
• Provide medical consultation to the nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants
• Work with the Medical Director to assure protocols, standards of care and health department guidelines are incorporated into care delivery

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 the selection process page.
 
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy with internship/residency at accredited institution
• Five (5) years of clinical experience
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• DEA License to prescribe controlled substances
• Current licensure to practice medicine by Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
• Board certified in primary care specialty
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification

The Application Packet:
1.      A resume or curriculum vitae
 
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

1. Initial review of minimum qualifications
2. Phone screen
3. Oral exam
4. Consideration of top candidates
5. Language assessment (if applicable)
6. Background, reference, and education checks

Type of Position: This salaried union-represented position is not eligible for overtime. 
 
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans' preference website 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?
Jon Marquardt, Recruiter
Health Department
421 SW Oak St, Rm 210, Portland, OR 97204
jon.m.marquardt@multco.us
503-988-8647
 
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