Job Details
Internal Medicine/Family Practice Physician
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 10/12/2018 to 7/31/2020 |
| 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! Staff Physician (Primary Care) 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 a Staff Physician for Primary Care at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. which involves performance of family oriented and comprehensive health and medical care services at FDIHB, School Clinics or other designated health care facilities. At the direction of Chief of Family Practice, incumbent may be assigned to assist at Nahat'á Dziil Health Center and to rotate within the in-patient hospital setting as necessary. • Within the specialty area (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine), assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and maintenance therapy and rehabilitation of patients of all ages (based on respective discipline). • Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, performs admission history and physical; requests and/or performs and follows-up with diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case. • Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes, provides treatment, and arranges for specialized care or patient referrals as required. • Bases decisions upon information obtained, professional medical knowledge and skills and prescribed policies and procedures. • Makes notes of observations to be incorporated into clinical records. • Provides emergency care as required. Provides definitive management in all medical categories or cases that do not require referral. Gives total patient care including preventing health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow up services to patients under his/her care. Conducts outpatient clinics making observations appropriate to the outpatient's underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. Reviews the patient's medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and patient observations. Modifies regimen as indicated. Instructs and council patients and family members as required. Includes consultation with hospitalist/emergency department staff regarding inpatient admissions. Provides assistance to emergency staff in cases of multiple patient casualties. • Makes appropriate referrals and obtains appropriate consultation after primary evaluation and documentation have been completed. • Delivers infants, obtaining consultation as deemed necessary, and provides or arranges for postpartum care (if family medicine privileged). Refers patients to appropriate contracted medical facilities, providing full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided at local medical facilities. Coordinates and integrates information obtained into the ongoing Health Care Program and assures the provision of timely follow up care as required. • Assures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Dictates clinical reports summaries and correspondence concerning patients under provider's care in a timely manner (daily completion of inpatient progress notes). • Is expected to work in a courteous and professional manner with hospital staff and colleagues. Works closely with allied health professionals (e.g., Community Health Nurses, Social Workers, Health Educators, etc.), to utilize and coordinate the services of other health care professionals in the management of the family's medical, psychological and social problems. Incumbent is considered a senior clinical specialist in Family Medicine/Internal Medicine, and will assume appropriate administrative duties as assigned by supervising medical staff. • Responsible for medical student, interns, or residents assigned for training in this specialty. • Serves as a consultant to other physicians regarding complicated internal medicine/ intensive care unit patients and/or obstetric patients and/or pediatric patients based on specialty training. • Works under the Chief of Family Practice who provides general professional and administrative supervision. Incumbent works with considerable independence during course of patient care. Work performance is reviewed for conformance to policies and practices relating to health care delivery. • Occasional travel to Nahat'a Dziil Health Center to assist in patient care. • Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | Experience: No additional experience required outside of a completed residency program as defined in the Education qualifications listed below. Education: • Completion of an accredited Medical School Program. • Completion of an accredited Three (3) year Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency Program. • Board Eligible or Board Certification by an approved American Specialty Board. • Active, unrestricted Medical License from any U.S State or Territory. • Current, valid, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License. • Works on a regularly assigned, rotation or call back basis to provide continuity of medical services during evenings, nights, holidays and weekends. • Knowledge in providing primary assignments include providing comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services for members of families based on specialty training. • Ability to complete full range assignment of cases and problems in the field of Family Practice/Internal Medicine, recognize difficult-to-identify symptoms or signs. • Ability to be responsible for developing a full treatment regimen. With commitment to ongoing commitment with ongoing continued education with providing the most up to date medical care. • In required situations will work to expedite patient's referral to other facilities for specialized care. • Knowledgeable of FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulation, and comply with all requirements for appointment to and maintaining status as active member of the medical staff. • Ability to perform medically related or patient care assignments that fall outside the designated area of specializing or experience. • Meets the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with 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-18-00058 |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
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| Name: | Anthony, Ophelia |
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