Physician

Physician

Demonstrate compassion, respect and caring while providing medical services for safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families. Work collaboratively with all other healthcare members toward the best outcomes for patients and the Tribal community. This position supports a balanced and appropriate patient caseload, with a target goal of no more than 12 patient visits per day, to promote quality care, provider well-being, and meaningful patient connection. The Physician contributes to a hope-driven culture and helps maintain a healthy, respectful work environment within Nooksack healthcare spaces.

Competitive salary DOE; COLA and merit increases as approved. Employer Medical, Dental, Vision. Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death and Disability – Equal to one year's salary. Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability. 401(k) and up to 4% Employer Contribution Match. Paid Leave: Annual, Sick, Bereavement, Cultural, Jury Duty. Holidays and Closures: Approximately 22 holiday and administrative closures annually.

The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to be considered for this position:

• Awarded degree of Medical Doctor (MD).
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Washington.
• Must pass alcohol/drug test at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• Must pass extensive criminal background check at time of hire and periodically thereafter.

Graduate of Accredited Medical School with degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD). Completion of Accredited Residency. Must have 3-5 years experience working as a Physician in an out-patient setting. Maintain current knowledge and skills with continuing education.

Demonstrated competency in leadership and management skills. Ability to respond to demanding and complicated patient situations. Effective communication skills. Maintain concise, timely and accurate confidential records of patients. Ability to prioritize patients according to their medical needs. Good time management skills. Ability to solve difficult problems. Strong decision-making and practical skills. Practice all medical services within a framework of cultural humility and respect for Tribal community preferences.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sensory: Frequent speaking; constant hearing; constant near and far vision; frequent depth perception, peripheral vision, color accuracy, color discrimination and touch.
• Physical: Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension. Frequent torso/back static position, stooping, bending and twisting. Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation, pinch, finger dexterity, supination/pronation, wrist flexion and ability to operate hand controls. Occasional sitting. Constant standing and walking. Frequent crouching/squatting and occasional climbing of stairs and ramps.
• Mental: Must have the ability to learn and prioritize multiple tasks within the scope and guidelines of this position and its licensure requirements, many requiring extremely complex cognitive capabilities.