Job Information
Sea Mar Community Health Centers Pediatric Provider (MD,DO, NP) in Tacoma, Washington
Company Overview
Sea Mar Community Health Centers was founded in 1978 with a single clinic in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle. Today, Sea Mar is Washington’s largest provider of community-based, comprehensive health care with over 35 medical clinics along the Puget Sound. We are looking for mission driven providers dedicated to serving underserved and diverse communities.
Job Summary
The Pediatric Provider (MD,DO, NP) will provide primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement.The provider will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care.The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board.The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Clinical Director and/or Clinic Manager.The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.
Responsibilities and Duties
The provider will work as part of a care team to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients.
The provider provides primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement.
The provider may refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
The provider prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board.
The provider participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Clinic Manager.
The provider is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.
The provider provides care for special groups of patients such as those in nursing homes or other institutions when appropriate.
Qualifications and Skills
Licensed MD, DO, or NP
Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency
Board certification in the appropriate specialty or actively seeking board certification.
A current DEA certificate
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
Prior community health experience preferred
Benefits and Perks
Competitive salary
Relocation allowance
2 medical assistants per provider
Robust ancillary staff
Generous paid time off
Annual CME allowance
Occurrence based malpractice insurance
Dental, medical and vision benefits
Loan repayment options (all sites have a HPSA score of at least 14)
Opportunity to work with a diverse and friendly team of compassionate providers!
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