Job Details
Physician (Family Practice)
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 5/23/2019 to 6/19/2019 |
| Summary: |
For further information and how to apply, contact directly:
Sue Larson, Clinic Manager
Bois Forte Health & Human Services
5219 St. John's Drive
Nett Lake, Mn. 55772
Nett Lake Office: 218-757-3650 ext.231
Vermilion Office: 218-753-2182 ext.8127
E-mail: sue.larson@boisforte-nsn.gov The Tribal Physician practices medicine providing patient assessment, diagnostic, and treatment services in the clinic. . Once the diagnosis is made, the Physician provides the necessary treatment, prescribes medication, or refers patients to specialist. |
| Duties: | 1. Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. 2. Conducts routine checkups, as well as physical examinations; performs examinations and conducts diagnostic tests. 3. Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition. 4. Make appropriate diagnoses and prescribe necessary treatments, procedures and medications following established medical practice. 5. Record all information gathered and decisions made in the patient's health records, regarding their health status, treatments, and medications prescribed. 6. Work with the other members of the health care team as needed in carrying out of prescribed duties. 7. Serve on committees as directed. 8. Examine or conduct tests on patients to provide information on medical condition. 9. Advise patients and community concerning diet, activity, and hygiene and disease prevention. 10. Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary. 11. Analyze records, reports, test results or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient. 12. Explain procedures and discuss test results on prescribed treatments with patients. 13. Display a responsive and professional manner in solving all requests, complaints and problems. 14. Represent the Bois Forte Band and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community. 15. Recognize that each employee is a representative of the Bois Forte Band and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect and sensitivity to the needs of every person including visitors and co-workers. 16. May serve as Medical Director of the Bois forte Ambulance Service. 17. Attend meetings as directed by supervisor. 18. Maintain a clean and organized work area. 19. May require direct supervision of Physician Assistants including Delegation Agreement. 20. Due to changes in modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as management sees the necessity. Some assignments may not be listed on this description. |
| Qualifications: | Experience: • Five years of experience in a family practice setting, or graduate of approved family practice residency Education: • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited US School of Medicine. • Foreign medical graduates who completed U.S. Accredited residency program. License/Certification: • Current license to practice medicine in Minnesota • Eligibility for board certification • DEA registration • CPR, ACLS Certified Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications: • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, assessment of patient condition, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and standard treatment protocols. • Possess interpersonal skills necessary in order to answer routine inquiries from patients and patient's family members when conducting physical exams and instructing and/or educating about conditions and treatments; to communicate with department personnel when exchanging patient?related information; and to discuss patient condition with physicians. • Ability to work well as a cooperative and supporting member of the team. • Analytical skills necessary in order to review nurse's notes, vital signs, laboratory data and other patient information when evaluating patient condition and when reviewing medical charts. • Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when reviewing patient data. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required. • Ability to work independently and establish work priorities is required. • Competent in use of Electronic Medical Records. • Attention to detail and accuracy is required. • Some travel is required. • Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved. • Basic operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and components) and general office equipment. Use/storage/maintenance of multiple usernames and passwords. Computer-related problem-solving skills through the use of available trainings and help desk. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software and appropriate storage of electronic files. • Ability to perform other duties as assigned. • A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications: • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, assessment of patient condition, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and standard treatment protocols. • Possess interpersonal skills necessary in order to answer routine inquiries from patients and patient's family members when conducting physical exams and instructing and/or educating about conditions and treatments; to communicate with department personnel when exchanging patient?related information; and to discuss patient condition with physicians. • Ability to work well as a cooperative and supporting member of the team. • Analytical skills necessary in order to review nurse's notes, vital signs, laboratory data and other patient information when evaluating patient condition and when reviewing medical charts. • Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when reviewing patient data. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required. • Ability to work independently and establish work priorities is required. • Competent in use of Electronic Medical Records. • Attention to detail and accuracy is required. • Some travel is required. • Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved. • Basic operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and components) and general office equipment. Use/storage/maintenance of multiple usernames and passwords. Computer-related problem-solving skills through the use of available trainings and help desk. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software and appropriate storage of electronic files. • Ability to perform other duties as assigned. • A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Prior experience working with Indian Health Services (IHS), a tribe, or tribal organization. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | Nett Lake, Family Physician 2019 |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
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