Job Details
Family Medicine Physician
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 4/18/2018 to 7/20/2018 |
| Summary: |
The Doctors of the Menominee Tribal Clinic provide comprehensive out-patient and in-patient care to Menominee Tribal members, Native Americans of other Tribes and a small number of Non-Indians.
The Menominee Tribal Clinic is one of the longest tribal operated clinics which offers out-patient, medical, dental, and community health services. In-patient services are provided by the physicians at the ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano. The tribal physicians staff the Menominee Tribal Clinic from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Clinic schedule anticipates a volume of 20 patients per day with 20 minute appointments. Physicians receive 1/2 day off per week. Physicians rotate call and are on call 1 – 2 days at a time. Call responsibilities include management of the in-patient service (usually 2-5 patients), and coverage for the clinic OB patients if the primary is out of town. The call physician has an abbreviated clinic schedule. One nurse is assigned to each physician. A robust electronic health record has been in place since February 2014 (Epic). Patients admitted to the hospital are seen by the tribal physician at the time of admission or the next morning, depending upon the clinical situation. Out-patients who need care after hours are seen by the full-time E.R. physicians ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano. Physicians are straight salaried employees of the Tribe and have an attractive employment contract with full benefits, including 401K and deferred compensation. For further information: J. Kevin Culhane, M.D. Jerry L. Waukau Clinical Director Health Administrator Menominee Tribal Clinic Menominee Tribal Clinic P.O. Box 970 P.O. Box 970 Keshena, Wisconsin 54135 Keshena, Wisconsin 54135 715-799-5408 715-799-5482 Kevinc@mtclinic.net Jerryw@mtclinic.net |
| Duties: | The Clinic was built in 1977, one of the first clinics in the nation built under the Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975. There have been several additions to the clinic to provide adequate space for employees providing comprehensive ambulatory care. Medical, Dental, Mental Health, Women's Personal Health, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Optometry, Nutrition and Community Health Nursing Services are provided at the Clinic from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Colposcopy and obstetrical ultrasound are routinely performed at the clinic. Periodic consultative clinics in cardiology, podiatry, and psychiatry are provided at the clinic. Complementary medicine services in massage, chiropractor and acupuncture are also offered. Tribal and county programs provide additional mental health and substance abuse programs, in addition to ambulance services. Staff education and patient screening for historical trauma and adverse childhood experiences is offered. Medical students and residents routinely rotate through the clinic as part of their education. The Medical Staff consists of six board certified family physicians, three mid-level providers, seven dentists, three psychologists, and two optometrists. Out-patient medical visits average about 20,000, mental health visits at 1,500, dental visits at 6,700, and 1,900 optometry visits. |
| Qualifications: | Board Certified or Board Eligible in family medicine. Must have Wisconsin medical license. Join 6 experienced Family Doctors providing full care for the Menominee Indian Tribe. • Provide out-patient care in a beautiful setting on the Wolf River; low provider turnover, good nursing support, electronic records (Epic), strong prevention emphasis, team-based care; • Loan repayment site: NHSC/IHS/State of Wisconsin; • Care for appreciative patients; no RVU's, HMO, fee for service hassles; • Provide in-patient and obstetrical care at a nearby 22 bed (FP-friendly) hospital with full-time ER Doctors; • Work for a progressive Tribe which is a leader in Native health care; straight salary, 401K, 14 holidays, one in six call, full or part-time position available; • Recent addition of acupuncture, chiropractor and massage therapist; • Live in a town of 9,000 with good schools and extensive outdoor recreation. Thirty-five (35) miles west of Green Bay. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | Family Medicine, Keshena WI/Menominee |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
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| Name: | Buckanaga, Tony |
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