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Physician

Location:
Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $182,000 to $225,000 / Per Year
Open Period: 1/8/2019 to 2/28/2019
Summary: We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate health care to our Tribal Community and simplifying the process of receiving care. We understand the role of culture and traditions in achieving good health. We focus on prevention and wellness for all of our people, from unborn children to our elders.

The Physician works closely with other healthcare staff to diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. The Physician examines patients; takes medical histories; prescribes medications; and orders, performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with the Yellowhawk Mission and Vision statements.
Duties: The Physician counsels patients on all aspects of injuries and/or illnesses including preventive healthcare. Deliver and ensure that all medical providers deliver patient care in a responsible, respectful and caring manner using experience and current industry standards. Provide medical screening, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention services to all eligible patients in an outpatient clinic. Legibly and timely document all patient visits following the patient visit; and execute various tests; analyze reports and findings; prescribe medications and administer treatment plans. Responsible for referrals for medical patients for specialized treatment when the patient's medical needs are beyond the limits of the medical facility and/or beyond the scope of the medical provider. Reviews all referrals to ensure they are medically appropriate and within current priority guidelines. Works within approved budget constraints. Serves as a liaison and advisor to other professional personnel regarding patients and programming issues. Provides specialty services and clinics per program directives and needs; and assist with the training and education of patients, Health Commission members, and Yellowhawk employees. Participates in a variety of meetings and committees including, but not limited to, Pharmacy and Therapeutic (P&T) committee meetings, Diabetic Team meetings, staff meetings, Quality Improvement Focus Group (QIFG) meetings, multi-disciplinary case management meetings. Serves on additional committees as necessary. Ensures continued compliance with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) standards by providing an active, peer-based program of quality assurance and quality improvement. Maintains records in compliance with professional, federal and other applicable guidelines; assure compliance with all accrediting agencies and with Yellowhawk policies and procedures. Reviews and recommends new and revised program policies and procedures. Providing Utilization Management review from outside providers for Contract Health Services (CHS) Providing investigation and feedback to the Risk Management Department
Qualifications: Possess degree of M.D. (Medical Doctor) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) with American Board of Internal Medicine or American Board of Family Medicine Certification (three years minimum) and be Board Certified. At least four years post residency (not including fellowship training) clinical experience in internal medicine or family medicine. Must have and maintain BLS and ACLS Certification. Must also maintain DEA Certificate. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurance requirements to operate General Services Administration vehicles. Must submit to and pass a reference and criminal background check. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: Physician JD #1
Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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Name: Joseph, Lorasa