Job Details
Internal Medicine/Family Practice Physician
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 7/25/2019 to 12/31/2020 |
| Summary: |
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board is one of the oldest and most respected Indian Health Services' affiliated hospitals. FDIHB is an integrated healthcare system committed to providing healthcare to 16 surrounding communities, structured around 3 entities Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC), Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center and Nahat'a Dziil Health Center (NDHC), located in Sanders, AZ. FDIHB health system provides inpatient and outpatient services and is affiliated with University of California San Francisco's Heal Fellows Initiative, transforming the healthcare needs of the Navajo Nation. Serves as a Staff Physician for Primary Care at Nahata' Dziil Health Center which involves performance of comprehensive health and medical care services to chronic and same-day visit patients. DISCLAIMER: -SALARY IS DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE (DOE). -Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. -Meets the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB's Medical Staff Bylaws. -For full consideration, completion of an online application is mandatory, click on hyperlink provided and give as much details as practically required. Please send an updated CV to Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org. |
| Duties: | 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, patient referrals, or transfers to higher level of care 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 counsels patients and family members as required. Includes consultation with hospitalist/emergency department staff regarding inpatient admissions. Makes appropriate referrals and obtains appropriate consultation after primary evaluation and documentation have been completed. 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 or types 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 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 medical staff regarding complicated internal medicine and/or obstetric patients and/or pediatric patients based on specialty training. Works under the Clinical Director 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. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | EXPERIENCE: No additional experience required outside of a completed residency program as defined in the Education qualifications. 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. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications: 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 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 Regulations, 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. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | MED-19-00042 |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
| Get Details & Apply: | https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2596259&B_ID=5&fid=1&Adid=0&ssbgcolor=FFFFFF&SearchScree |
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| Name: | Anthony, Ophelia |
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