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Family Medicine Physician

Location:
Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $160,000 to $225,000 / Per Year
Open Period: 1/18/2018 to 1/18/2019
Summary: Wind River Family Community Health Care, [WRFCHC]is seeking applicants for the position of Family Medicine Physician. WRFCHC provides ambulatory health care for the service population of the Wind River Reservation. The Physician serves as a member of the Medical team in the clinic the Wind River Family Community Health Care Center, located in Arapahoe, Wyoming, and is under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer. The clinic is located on the Wind River Indian Reservation in west central Wyoming, adjacent to the beautiful Wind River Mountains. The rich cultural heritage of the Northern Arapaho Tribe contributes to the overall satisfaction of providing health care services to a vibrant, dynamic population. Hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting and all outdoor activities are readily available in this area, and we are a short two hour drive to the resort town of Jackson Hole, where world class skiing can be found.

The yearly income, like other elements of the compensation package is entirely negotiable. IHS, Civil Service and Commissioned Corps Officers are welcomed and encouraged to apply, and Federal employee status and benefits can be retained. We can do IPAs and MOAs to accommodate the successful applicant. Other elements could include a moving allowance for the provider, a signing bonus, or stipend if near the end of training, prior to graduation. We can provide a site visit and compensation for the visit. We do participate in loan repayment programs, and we contribute to your continuing education. Health insurance and a generous 401[k] package is available. Additional clinics are currently being planned, making this a chance to become established in a growing, healthy organization.
Duties: The Physician provides outpatient care in a clinic setting. The successful candidate will conduct regular outpatient clinics and general medical and pediatric examinations, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Determines when the services of a specialist are needed to treat unusual cases, and makes necessary arrangements for the admission of patients to the appropriate hospital. Analyzes the clinical records of new patients to determine preliminary diagnosis, obtains necessary consultation for cases presenting difficulty in diagnosis or treatment and authorizes admission of patients to acute care hospitals for emergency medical care and surgery. Participates in organizational meetings to develop new, modify existing and evaluate medical procedures relative to patient care with the objective of constantly improving and increasing the degree of patient care given to clients.
Qualifications: Education: A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States approved by a recognizing body in the year of the applicants graduation, or a Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from a foreign medical school which provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Residency must be completed. Certificates, licenses, registrations: Must possess a permanent, current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States. Must be Board Certified.
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: WRFCHC 638-Family Medicine Physician 1
Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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Name: Blankenship, Kevin