Staff PhysicianPediatrician
Staff PhysicianPediatrician
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Summary
Position Summary
Public Health Seattle & King County is seeking two 2Staff Physicians to work asneeded to provide direct care in its Community Health Services clinics. Float Pool Staff Physicians/Pediatricians may work in any combination of programs that align with their skill set. This may include the Primary Care clinics in Seattle and Bellevue; the Mobile Medical Program serving people experiencing homelessness in Seattle and South King County; and the lowbarrier buprenorphine Pathways Program in Seattle. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a flexible schedule as part of a team that provides primary and/or addiction medicine care for multiethnic immigrant vulnerable and lowincome populations.
This position has been reposted. You do not need to reapply your application is already under consideration.
Background
Short Term Temporary positions can work up to 900 hours per year. This recruitment will be open until filled with application review taking part on a weekly basis.
Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additionalcareer service term limited temporary (TLT) shortterm temporary (STT) or special duty assignment (SDA) vacancies over the next 6 months.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices strategies and policies that promote fairness justice and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment King County has adopted a proequity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally antiracist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more please visit ScheduleThese shortterm temporary positions will work up to 28 hours per week. Work schedule will vary based on program needs.
Work LocationThese positions will work onsite out of the following locations:- Eastgate Public Health Center: 14350 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue WA 98007
- Downtown Public Health Center Primary Care and the Buprenorphine Pathways Program: 2124 4th Ave Seattle WA 98121
- Mobile Medical Vans: located in Seattle and South King County. For the Mobile Medical Vans current schedule check here: Mobile medical care for people living homeless King County Washington
Job Duties
- Diagnose and provide medical treatment to clients.
- Educate and counsel clients on a broad scope of personal and health care issues.
- Provide technical consultation to nursing staff for assigned work location.
- Provide medical triage and patient care evaluation.
- Document clinical evaluation diagnosis procedures treatment outcomes referrals and consultations.
- Perform minor procedures and other duties as assigned within the positions scope.
- Provide clinical education and supervision of resident and fellow physicians.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):
- Washington State Medical License must be obtained prior to hiring.
- A National Provider Identification (NPI) must be obtained prior to hiring.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be obtained prior to hiring.
- Graduation from an accredited medical school and residency program.
- Applicants must be board certified or board eligible. Individuals who are board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine may be eligible to work in all Programs and locations. Applicants who are board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine with Addiction Medicine subspecialty are eligible to work in the Pathways program and/or MobileMedical Program. If not board certified incumbents must become certified within 2 years of hire.
- Demonstrated experience working in teams and a desire to work in a multidisciplinary team which includes physicians nurses social workers residents and other providers.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice.
- Experience in managing chronic diseases and working with vulnerable patients with history of homelessness behavioral health conditions incarceration and substance use.
- Knowledge of outpatient care including medical diagnosis and treatment.
- Knowledge of community resources and health service delivery systems.
- Knowledge of medical records documentation.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement techniques.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in problem solving and triage decisions.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- Experience providing medication treatment for opioid use disorder in low barrier outpatient setting including use of longacting injectable buprenorphine.
Supplemental Information
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Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This Short Term Temporary position is open to all qualified applicants.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- A Current CV
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions interviewing and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process please refer to For tips on interviewing please visit are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and webbased enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Union MembershipThese positions are not represented by a labor union.
Contact
For questions about the application process contact Catherine Fitzpatrick Sr. HR Analyst at .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
