Primary Care Physician

Position Description Provides high-quality patient and family-centered medical care to members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat and prevent illness, disease, and injury. This job class is treated as FLSA exempt. Essential Functions Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification and may describe those responsibilities which are central to the job’s primary duty. Tasks Interviews patients to determine extent of physical examination and kind/extent of care. Orders, performs, and interprets tests, medical interventions, studies, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ conditions. Collects, records, and maintains patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results while honoring and complying with PHI and privacy requirements. May also collect medical information from family members or other medical professionals. Counsels patients on rehabilitative, preventive, and dietary care. Monitors patient progress or responses to treatments and reevaluates as necessary. Explains medical procedures or tests and test results to patients and family members in a manner that’s easily understood. Provides health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. Advises patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Refers patients to medical specialists, practitioners, or other health resources when necessary. Provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and may be required to deliver newborns. May perform surgical procedures to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems. Plans, implements, or administers health programs and standards for the prevention or treatment of injury or illness. Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other health care providers. May direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff and may train staff. Prepares government or Tribal Community reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations or medical status of individuals. Conducts research to maintain knowledge currency about medical topics. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Knowledge of: The physiological, genetic, chemical, psychological, intellectual, environmental, economic, societal and cultural issues and influences of the Salt River Native Americans and/or Native Americans in general that may affect health and welfare and/or treatment options. Substantial knowledge of the human sciences such as biology, human anatomy and biochemistry. Methods, principles, recent developments and professional standards in general medicine and surgery. The information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, deformities and developmental disabilities. Human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality and interests, learning, motivation and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Ancillary services such as radiology, laboratory, dietary, respiratory therapy, social work, speech therapy, physical therapy, etc. Symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions and preventive health-care measures. Basic knowledge of medical center, clinic office, acute care, urgent care, etc. organization and procedures. Methods used in diagnosing and treating mental disorders. Methods used in diagnosing and treating addiction in various forms. Basic knowledge of triage and organization of mass casualty events. Principles and practices of public health. Public sector/government administration is helpful. Skills Skilled in science, diagnosis and treatment. Perform medical diagnostic and surgical procedures. Examine patients and analyze situations accurately to make reasoned decisions and adopt effective courses of action. Interpret laboratory analyses and other diagnostic test results. Understanding symptoms, logical thinking and problem resolution. Communication skills to respond to questions from patients of all ages and to explain difficult or complex information in a careful and considerate manner. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with health care providers, resource agencies, Tribal officials, staff, patients’ families and members of the community. Ability to Listen actively to patients and engage with patients of all ages and genders with confidence, empathy, humane, respect and thoroughness. Communicate in a Native American language is helpful but not required. Adapt to changing priorities in a professional manner. Interact professionally with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Participate in legal activities whenever necessary. Maintain accurate information in an electronic format. Successfully complete and pass SRPMIC’s pre-employment background and drug tests. Subscribe to, honor and respect the mission and values of SRPMIC. Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Operate a computer with software proficiency. Work on an “on-call” basis when necessary. Occasional travel may be necessary. Minimum Qualifications Education Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a university in the United State or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant’s graduation. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country. Graduate Training Subsequent to Degree 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., 1 year internship or the first year of a residency program. This graduate training must be approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the U.S. or Canada. Licensure An active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Arizona. Current D.E.A. certificate. Board eligible or board certified in internal medicine with no board sanctions or actions within the last 10 years. Current CPR certificate. ACLS. Experience Completion of residency requirements for family practice or internal medicine plus 3 years’ experience as a practicing internist or primary care physician. Practical work experience with Native Americans or Alaska Natives is preferred. Underfill Eligibility An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill. Special Requirements May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X “Investigation of Persons Working With Children”. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test. A tentative offer of employment, if any, will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr