The Position
Multnomah County Health Department is seeking a Full Time (.8 FTE) Internal Medicine/Family Practice Physician for Corrections Health. The Health Department provides health, mental health and dental care to all detainees in MultnomahCounty. This position works with other provider staff to provide direct clinical care to the adults and juveniles in custody, Health care for this population is complex with multi-system health conditions. Corrections Health has 2 medical and 1 mental health infirmaries for our acutely ill. The adult facilities are staffed 24/7 with Registered Nurses. This physician would join the provider team who provides rotating call after hours. This Physician reports to the Health Department Medical Director as well as the Corrections Health Director. The Health Department is seeking physicians 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 desired. Qualified candidates must be board certified or board eligible; this position is not a J-1 visa or HB-1 opportunity. About the Area
In recent years, Multnomah County, Oregon, has been featured in several national publications as one of the most livable and desirable areas in the country. The County offers natural splendor and urban amenities alike: it is home to the scenic wonders of the Columbia River Gorge and the western slopes of picturesque Mt.Hood, as well as to the urban sophistication of Portland, Oregon’s largest city. For miles upon miles of pristine beaches, rugged coves and quiet coastal communities, MultnomahCounty is only a short drive away from the OregonCoast. Portland, the City of Roses, is the largest city in MultnomahCounty. It is populated by friendly people and surrounded by breathtaking beauty. Its residents enjoy clean air and streets and are recognized for a long-standing commitment to the environment and protecting “quality of life”. Arts thrive in Portland’s culturally rich community. Cultural attractions include theater, opera, ballet, symphony, concerts, festivals and many galleries and museums. The County’s population has grown substantially in recent years to 680,000. The population of the entire metro area is 2,100,000. More information about the Portland metro area is available at www.travelportland.com, and www.portlandalliance.com.
MultnomahCounty Governance and Workforce:
MultnomahCounty is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, consisting of non-partisan members elected from designated districts, and the Chair of the Board, who is elected at large. In addition to legislative leadership, the Chair also provides executive direction as the County’s CEO. The County workforce of about 4,500 regular employees provides a wide variety of services to the community through nine County Departments including libraries, social services, health clinics and regulatory health services, supervision/custody for juvenile and adult offenders, criminal prosecution, land use and transportation and law enforcement for unincorporated areas. About the Health Department: “Healthy People in Healthy Communities”
Multnomah County Health Department, Oregon’s largest local public health agency, serves a population of more than 700,000 residents. The agency consists of over 1300 employees providing services in Disease Prevention, Inspections, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health, Emergency Medical Services, Family Planning and Sexual Health, Early Childhood Services, W.I.C. Services, Homeless Services, Food Safety, Health Education, Nutrition and Pest Control & Vector Services. The Health Department is also Oregon’s largest community health center, providing services through school based health centers (12 sites), primary care clinics (6 sites), dental (4 sites) and correctional facilities. We take a leadership role in many local, state, and regional safety net initiatives. Our long range strategic plan includes strategies that seek to increase coordination and minimize redundancy within our clinical systems while continuing to maintain and strengthen our community connections and partnerships. Multnomah County has 2 adult jail facilities and 1 juvenile detention facility totaling 1450 beds. There are diverse clinical and clerical personnel who carry out the evaluation, treatment and operations of a wide range of health problems. Salary Range is $113,327.00 - $158,783.00 annually. Plus a 5% Corrections Premium and a 5% Medical Director Premium Candidate must pass the Sheriffs Office security clearance. |
