Locums Provider

Company: Neighborhood Health Center
Location: Oregon City
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Description Who We Are: Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health. Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Why work with us? We are a non-profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily. Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025! Job Title: Locums Provider (NP, PA) Department: Medical Reports To: Chief Medical Officer Work Type: On-Site Classification: On-Call Location: This position is expected to be flexible and rotate to cover at all sites Language Differential: Eligible SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing professional, comprehensive primary medical care and treatment services with emphasis on prevention of disease, and promotion of health. Essential Job Duties Provides patients with medical assessments and treatments pertaining to physical and mental health. Orders and interprets medical labs and diagnostic imaging for patients. Refers patients to appropriate specialists as needed. Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatments for assessed medical conditions. Performs minor procedures as qualified. Provides accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records following Neighborhood Health Center coding standards. Displays sensitivity to the populations served. Contributes professional medical expertise to other medical and mental health professionals and clinical support staff. Provides oversight of support staff with respect to individual patient management. Participates in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day. Participates in process and quality improvement workflows. Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance. Attends required meetings and in-services, and participates in committees as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience Graduation from a nationally-accredited Physician Assistant training program or FNP: Master's of Science in Nursing from an accredited graduate-level nursing program is required. Successful completion of national certification exam is required. Experience working with underserved populations in a community health center preferred. License and/or Certification Requirements Nationally recognized and active certification is required. Unrestricted Oregon license with prescriptive authority is required. BLS and/or ACLS certification is required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach, sometimes in stressful circumstances. Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies. Knowledge of and ability to apply FQHC guidelines and accepted current medical practice and standards. Knowledge and ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Ability to effectively perform in a fast-paced environment. Intermediate or higher proficiency of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams) Ability to proficiently use EPIC Electronic Health Record. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of health care to a diverse and underserved population. Ability to use good and ethical judgement in difficult situations. Ability to communicate professionally with peers, management, and patients alike. Ability to act as a leader and educational resource to clinic support staff. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Hours and location may vary. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud based on patient volume. As a result of high patient volume, this position experiences stressors that come along with a fast-paced environment. Must be able to travel during the workday and/or cover at other locations as needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic chemicals or blood borne pathogens and regularly handles contaminated sharp instruments. Regularly sit while working on the computer; use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls; repeat the same movements when entering data; ability to differentiate between colors, shades, and brightness; read from a computer screen for extended periods of time. Frequently stand and walk around the office to gather supplies, required to do filing, use office equipment, or collaborate with employees. Occasionally stand, stoop and lift or move objects, equipment and supplies weighing approximately 20-25 pounds up to 40-50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Neighborhood Health Center Employment Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks, background checks, drug screening for illegal substances, Tuberculosis, and any position specific credentialing or licensure requ irements.

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