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Physician (Family Medicine)

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Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $192,000 to $332,600 / Per Year
Open Period: 11/10/2023 to 9/28/2024
Summary: LeChee Health Facility is a part of Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC). The facility, located just three miles south of Page, Arizona, next to the LeChee Chapter House, serves Native American beneficiaries living in LeChee, Coppermine, or anywhere including the town of Page, Arizona. The site was first established in November 2012 as the pharmacy mailing operation for TCRHCC. In July 2015, the site expanded to include two clinical staff and one health care provider. The site continued to expand over the years and today there are more medical services provided. In 2022, the clinic had 2,100 patients' year visit for family medicine services.

This position provides comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services in full scope Family Medicine practice with Obstetrics optional. The physician requires the recognition and knowledge of diseases and injuries, which require referral including those which are difficult to discover or identify. Assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, prevention, therapy, maintenance and rehabilitation of patients in the capacity of a senior attending or expert.
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Duties: 1. Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, medications, diet and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. May admit and care for hospitalized patients. 2. Provides emergency care as required to stabilize patients. Performs or assists with office-based procedures. 3. Provides definitive management in all medical categories for cases that do not require referral. Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients under his/her care. Conducts outpatient clinics making observation appropriate to the outpatient; underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. Reviews the patient's medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and patient observations. Modifies regimen as indicated. 4. Educates and counsels patients and family members as required. 5. May provide prenatal care and counseling, and may deliver infants, obtaining consultation as deemed necessary, and provides or arranges for postpartum care. 6. Refers patients to appropriate contracted medical or other healthcare facilities, provides full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided here. Assures the provision of timely follow-up care. 7. Assures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Dictates clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care to physicians, hospitals and other individuals and facilities. 8. Work closely with allied health professionals (i.e., Community Health Nurse, Social Workers, Case Managers, Health Educator, etc.) to utilize and coordinate the services of other health care professionals in the management of the patient's medical, psychological and social problems. 9. Trains, teaches and supervises Medical Students and Residents. 10. Handwriting must be legible and must be willing to use an Electronic Health Record. 11. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role. 12. Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
Qualifications: Education: Must have a Medical Degree, MD or DO License: • Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any State Territory, District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico • Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice Experience: Completion of three (3) years of accredited residency training in Family Practice Credentialing: Must become a credentialed member of the TCRHCC Medical Staff Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas: • Positive working relationships with others • Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints • Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences • Has the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment • Is seen as a staff member who is trustworthy and willing to share information • Is a mentor to colleagues and other organizational staff • Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: 2023-2567
Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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