Medical Doctor/Doctor of Osteopathy

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc DBA Manteo Community Health Center is a 501c3 organization committed to always providing excellent care to our beautiful coastal community of Manteo, NC on Roanoke Island, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina full of rich history. Sailboats docked at the waterfront, sailing and kayak tours leaving the docks, tourists dining on a patio or sipping a latte as they peruse the many shops, the waterfront park, quaint inns, restored historic homes with beautiful gardens, crabbers tending to their daily catch – all this and more is seen in Manteo daily — with our Community Health Center just steps away from the action. Student Loan Repayment (tax-free) or Bonus Incentive available.

100% employer paid premium for medical, dental, vision, std/ltd, and life.
Center is open Monday – Friday 8 to 5, closed for lunch 12-1
2 providers on site
MD/DO 12-13 patients per day
NP/PA 10-11 patients per day
Athena EMR
PCMH
15 minute drive to the beautiful sandy beaches of the Outer Banks
Relocation Assistance – up to $12K
11 paid vacation days, 14 accrued PTO, 5 wellness days
403b matching up to 2% with increase to 3% starting 2024.
Preceptorship with stipend opportunities

We believe that medicine is an art as well as a science and are committed to delivering quality healthcare to the whole person. We partner with our patients and their families to provide a medical home that is respectful, compassionate, accessible, and comprehensive. We offer services including behavioral health, primary care, in-house pharmacies, pediatric care, migrant & seasonal farm workers, telemedicine, dental health, and MVP program.

The MD/DO or experienced NP will provide high quality primary medical care, diagnostic and therapeutic care and service, referring consultations for specialty care, and education and preventive care advice to all patients served. The MD/DO performance will be tracked and comparatively reported using metrics related to the strategic direction and operational needs of the organization. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics.

Responsibilities

Provides direct primary care medical services to patients.
Provides outpatient primary care medical services within scope of practice as determined by delineation of privileges.
Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history
Prescribe and interpret lab tests
Assigned to one primary site for delivery of care, with cross coverage at other sites when necessary.
Participates in active problem identification and problem solving to improve the overall clinical program and patient care at the physician’s primary site. This includes active participation in quality assurance activities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
Serves as team leader for staff at primary site for purposes of problem solving and self-management.
Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team
Fosters a climate of trust and compassion for patients
Skills

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all employees and department needs.
Must be a self-initiating and adaptable with ability to communicate to a variety of staff members.
Must be highly organized, and possess good oral and written communication skills.
Compassionate and responsive to the needs of the patients.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all employees and department needs.
Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Basic office procedures relevant to duties contracted for according to primary care.
Effective communication and patient education skills.
Must be able to work and problem solve independently.
EMR and Basic office procedures relevant to duties contracted for according to primary care.
Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable.
Education and Experience:

Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy
Proven experience as a physician
Licensed by NC Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine
Board Certification in a primary care specialty preferred.
DEA Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $165,000.00 – $190,000.00 per year

Primary care specialties:

Primary Care
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:

All patients are required to wear mask, ability to do tele-visits from outside, curbside pick-up available. All surfaces are sanitized daily.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Manteo, NC 27954: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)
Language:

Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:

BC/BE (Required)
Medical License (Required)
Work Location: In person