Community Health Educator Jobs in Springfield, MO

*This position qualifies for a $10,000 per contract year sign on bonus*

Physician must be board certified. 

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary: 

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician to join our team in Lebanon Family medicine.  Our physicians are patient-centered with a team approach. We work together to live out our mission of promoting timely access to care, comprehension, continuity of care, and enhancement of patient health.

The right candidate for our Physician-Primary care position will perform duties in line with this team-based healthcare delivery model.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate care through a collaborative care model
• Direct patient care 
•  Assure that patient rights are observed and followed.
• Attend all required in-service training programs, staff meetings, and provider contract negations.
• Assist fellow clinicians as necessary to facilitate effective and timely health care to the patients of JVCHC.
• Recommend to the Medical Director equipment/supply needs of the clinic.
• Follow and provide services to JVCHC patients at local non-JVCHC sites in order to maintain continuity of care.
• Provide services under contract on behalf of JVCHC as reflected in agreements between JVCHC and other parties for contracts for services.
• Promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Clinic’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Attain all agreed goals and objectives within specified time frames as part of the Clinic’s overall mission

Benefits Overview:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand Available

Holidays:

• Nine paid holidays per year. 

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Want to chat before committing to applying? Reach out directly; send an email to Katherine.Morsovillo@Jordanvalley.org 

• Must be board certified. 
• Graduate of an accredited medical school, have completed at least three (3) year residency in a primary care specialty.
• Missouri State License to practice medicine.
• Current BLS Certification required.