Family Medicine Physician

Physician

Provides comprehensive medical services for children and other family members regardless of age or sex, on a continuing basis. Performs diagnostic services which include securing medical histories, conducting physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and x-ray results in order to define health problems and ascertain therapy required. The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provides primary health care under standardized protocols in accordance with provisions of the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Provides the highest quality of care utilizing the resources of the organization in the most prudent manner, and within the scope of incumbent's training, experience, and skill level.
• Assists the Medical Director and Executive Director in developing level of care standards to be used as a quality of service measurement and that will enable the organization to meet external accrediting requirements (i.e., JCAHO or AAAHC).
• Cooperates and helps establish and maintain understanding and cooperation with local, state, and national organizations toward effective community health.
• Maintains hospital privileges at appropriate inpatient facilities.
• Serves as a staff physician by performing duties which may include examining patients for symptoms or physical information including eliciting and recording information about patient's medical history; ordering or executing various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnoses conditions.
• Administers or prescribes treatment and medication to patients.
• Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, exercise, hygiene and methods of prevention of disease, utilizing the public health model of disease prevention.
• Orders and/or administers immunizations as appropriate, providing supervision of the immunization program.
• Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for consultation and/or specialized treatment.
• Reports births, deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases to appropriate government agencies.
• Must adhere to the employer's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Must be willing to use EHR system.
• Comply with employer's policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $250,536.00 – $349,544.00 Sign on Bonus: Negotiable

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 100% vested from Day 1
• Generous paid time off
• Relocation Assistance
• Student Loan Relief (HRSA / IHS)
• Direct Student Loan Contributions
• Continuing Education reimbursement

Schedule: 0800 – 1700 (8am – 5pm) M-F, 1 hour lunch (unpaid)

Setting: Rural community clinic

Patient Demographics: All ages

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy.
• Possession of a current California license to practice medicine or osteopathy.
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or other closely related primary care specialty, or five (5) years of clinical experience.
• Recent experience in an ambulatory care practice.
• Must have a current DEA narcotic license.
• Current CPR or Advanced Life Support certificate.
• Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
• Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.

Certifications:

Current CPR or Advanced Life Support certificate.

EEO Statement - Tribal Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.