Physician - Employee Health - Clinic - Tulsa South

Job Title

The purpose of this position is to provide healthcare to the designated population of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health in accordance with the MCN DOH guidelines, policies and procedures.

Delivery of services are provided in accordance with IHS guidelines, JCAHO standards, State and Federal guidelines and standards and accepted standards of practice as set forth by the American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association. Incumbent reports to the CMO. Administrative support and supervision is provided by the HSA. This is an exempt position as applicable to the provisions of the FLSA.

Work is performed in an ambulatory health care setting. There is common exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials. The work may include a certain amount of exposure to hostile and/or emotionally disturbed patients, families, and visitors. Must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as requested and required.

Work in the ambulatory health care setting requires considerable walking between exam and treatment rooms, and long periods of moving about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting of patients or similar activities.

Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:

1. Examines and treats all patients presenting at the Ambulatory Care Center. This may include, but is not limited to the following areas: chronic illnesses; acute illnesses; infant, child/adolescent health; male and female preventive health; communicable diseases; and pregnancy.
2. Provides urgent care/minor emergency services which may include: repairing lacerations; splinting broken bones; supportive treatment for patients presenting with possible MI's; administering life saving techniques; etc.
3. Performs special procedures as approved in delineation of privileges. Specialty procedures may include but are, not limited to: cryosurgery; lesion removals; diabetic foot care; etc.
4. Provides group and individual health education on a variety of topics, which include areas of health promotion and disease prevention.
5. Provides in-services to staff when requested.
6. Keeps clear and accurate records on all patients. Recording will be done in accordance with established policies.
7. May chair facility committees such as: Infection Control; QI; Safety; Risk Management; etc. as designated by the Clinical Director.
8. Actively participates in QI activities. Prepares required documentation and/or necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
9. Evaluates medical procedures relative to patient care with objectives of improving patient care. Such activities include peer review; drug utilization reviews; etc.
10. Provides training/supervision for all medical students at the facility.
11. Attends required and necessary continuing education classes, workshops, etc. in order to remain updated on current medical practices.
12. Has a working knowledge of the Referral procedure for Contract Health Services and other health resources.
13. Regular attendance is required.
14. Performs other duties as required.

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health