Locum Tenes - Primary Care Provider

Locum Tenes Provider | 16th & Burnside Recovery Center

Central City Concerns Residential trauma‑informed recovery facility in the heart of Portland and we’re looking for compassionate, mission‑driven Medical Providers to be part of it.

As a Provider, you’ll work closely with our Medical Director to deliver high‑quality, person‑centered care to individuals impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, and houselessness.

• Strong foundation in addiction medicine and mental health care
• Experience with underserved and homeless populations
• Active Oregon licensure (or eligibility) and DEA certification
• Commitment to health equity, harm reduction, and collaboration

• Perform admission evaluations, including buprenorphine induction
• Manage chronic and acute conditions
• Partner with a multidisciplinary team
• Be available for on‑call medical support

Contract Timing/Duration: Contract would begin at the end of September and run for approximately 13 weeks.

Schedule: Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00 or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Location: 16th & Burnside (1616 E Burnside St. Portland, OR 97214)

Compensation:

• Naturopath: $142,000 - $184,000
• Nurse Practitioner: $135,000 - $176,000
• Physician: $231,000 - $301,000
• Physician Associate: $135,000 - $176,000

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity.

• A strong background in mental health and addiction medicine is preferred, as well as experience working with homeless and underserved populations.
• Demonstrated skills in primary care medicine with a minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Current DEA certification.
• Must have current BLS certification prior to start.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Available to work during standard hours.
• Central City Concern is committed to a drug‑free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
• Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
• Must adhere to agency non‑discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co‑workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles and sexual orientation and treat individuals with respect and dignity.

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant program required of all Nurse Practitioner applicants.
• If candidate is a Nurse Practitioner, graduate of an accredited school of nursing and has unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon or eligibility for such licensure.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure with National certification or licensed to practice as a Physician’s Assistant in Oregon, with at least 2 years’ experience.

• Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Graduation from a CNME‑accredited, four‑year Naturopathic Medical program.
• Must have completed a CNME‑certified primary care residency program.
• Licensed naturopathic physician in the State of Oregon.
• Maintain an Active DEA Certification.

• Familiarity with standing orders for 16th and Burnside Recovery Center
• Provides admission orders for all new patients, including orders for the administration of Buprenorphine.
• Determines and formulates health histories and performs physical exams on all newly admitted patients.
• Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’…