Job Details
Staff Physician (Hospitalist)
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 11/2/2017 to 12/31/2019 |
| Summary: |
It's an exciting time for Tséhootsooí Medical Center as we continue to grow, always remaining adaptable, motivated and responsive to the healthcare needs of northeastern Arizona. As we continue to meet and bring inspired physicians to the diverse cultures of the Colorado Plateau, TMC's core value of a work-life-balance defines the way we provide rural medicine. We look forward to the opportunity to review your qualifications at www.fdihb.org! Hospitalist opportunity in Northeastern Arizona. Beyond the city, bona-fide treasures of panoramic delights await you in Fort Defiance, Arizona! Tséhootsooí Medical Center is the primary hospital for Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board's healthcare delivery system. Accredited by CMS, TMC provides general outpatient and inpatient healthcare to 16 surrounding communities. TMC also provides same-day surgery, a diagnostic center, a growing network of primary care and ancillary services. |
| Duties: | Serves as the Staff Physician (Hospitalist) at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. which involves performance of diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients. Provides all necessary primary hospital care services to adult patients at the FDIHB who have been admitted for inpatient services. Provides consultations for requesting physicians and services on a timely basis; Ensures proper diagnosis, treatments and recovery. Assessment and , evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment and when appropriate, determination of readiness and planning for discharge for inpatients at FDIHB. Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, friends, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor friendly environment within the medical facility. Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians who routinely manage the care of patients currently in the hospital. Day to day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team. Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. Work to create a positive work culture within cross departmental teams and align this work with other Hospital Medicine initiatives. Ensures referred and assigned patients are properly and efficiently admitted and receive appropriate and responsive medical care according to their condition, symptoms, diagnosis. Completes effective and timely verbal communication with the patients primary physician at various stages during the process, such as admission, care conferences with families, change in patient condition and upon discharge. Documents patient diagnosis, treatment, orders and clinical progress properly and correctly in order to allow for proper and correct billing. Advises hospital and assists with the implementation of approved evidence-based best practices, protocols and pathways to result in improved quality of care. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job to ensure appropriate maintenance of all privacy related issues. Strictly works 80 hours a week; 8 AM-8 PM Tuesday through Monday, plus a four (4) hour discharge clinic on the last day of service. Will work 7 days on with the following 7 days off. Provides phone coverage for the outpatient primary care clinic as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | Education: Completion of an accredited Medical School Program. Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program. Active, unrestricted Medical License from any U.S. State or Territory. Current, valid, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License. Board Eligible or Board Certification by an approved American Board of Internal Medicine or American Specialty Board. Experience: Demonstrates a broad knowledge of inpatient medicine with proven clinical skills and experiences. Demonstrates excellent written and communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively with clinicians and/or specialty consults. Ability to analyze and interpret medical information and formulate diagnosis. Must exhibit cultural sensitivity. Excellent interpersonal skills in handling interactions with hospital staff, other agencies, groups, and patients/ families. Meets the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance to the FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws. A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. SALARY IS DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | MED-17-00074 |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
| Get Details & Apply: | https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1766644&B_ID=5&fid=1&Adid=0&ssbgcolor=FFFFFF&SearchScree |
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| Name: | Anthony, Ophelia |
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