Job Details
Family or Internal Medicine Physician
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 8/7/2020 to 10/30/2020 |
| Summary: |
Salary: Negotiable
Eligible for IHS or NHSC student loan reimbursement Kathleen Mayo, Health Administrator KBIC Health System Donald A. LaPointe Health & Education Center 102 Superior Avenue Baraga MI 49908 906-353-4519 kmayo@kbic-nsn.gov Fax 906-353-8799 |
| Duties: | DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Shall provide medical services as assigned by the Health Administrator. Services shall include, but not limited to, the following: a. Health services for acute illnesses (outpatient); the diagnosis and treatment of minor acute and chronic illnesses, and direction/referral of more complex problems to appropriate resources; b. Obstetrical services – diagnostic,; patient referrals to appropriate health resources; prenatal visits on site coordinated with obstetrical provider; c. Health maintenance services including, but not limited to, the following: i. Well Child Care- including immunizations ii. Maternal health care- including diagnosis of pregnancy and referrals to other physician resources iii. Family planning- counseling and interim renewal of medication iv. Identification and maintenance of health services of chronic diseases v. Diabetic care- identification and maintenance vi. Cancer care- identification and maintenance vii. Cardiac care- identification and maintenance viii. Infectious diseases care- identification and maintenance d. Arranging for referral and coordination of patient care for outpatient and inpatient services e. Providing continuing education counseling to appropriate personnel as requested f. Participation in the overall quality assurance program g. Participation in screening programs and data collection h. Use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) in connection with the performance of duties i. Office visits for new, existing, and urgent care patients j. Consultation visits for new and existing patients k. Minor medical procedures and treatments, including injections, intravenous treatment, and other medical treatments within the scope and practice of the Provider and able to be performed at the Health Center l. Ordering of all laboratories and diagnostic testing for patients of KBIC Health System m. Completion of required documentation n. Consultation with other medical staff o. Home visits with Community Health Staff, as required 2. Assesses, prioritizes, and refers eligible patients to the Purchase Referred Care (PRC) Program, utilizing the current KBIC PRC Priority System and participates and provides services according to managed care programming or components that may arise. Such programming may include health maintenance activities through which KBIC Health System may participate. 3. Participates on various committees such as: Purchase Referred Care, Health Board, etc. Participation includes presenting the viewpoints and concerns of the medical department and communicating the policies of the Department. 4. Consultation on pre and post-admission for clients of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Substance Abuse Programs (KBICSAP); available for medical questions related to New Day Clients. 5. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. |
| Qualifications: | QUALIFICATIONS: • Possess a Degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy (M.D. or D.O.) at an approved school of medicine or osteopathy and successful completion of post-graduate training in an approved residency program of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, or equivalent. • Possess Board Certification as a Family Practice Physician. • Possess current Michigan medical practitioner license and Controlled Substance/DEA license. • Must have knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR). • Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License, good driving record, and be insurable to operate fleet vehicles. • Must be CPR and First Aid certified, or must obtain within six (6) months of date of hire. • Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing and pre-employment physical. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | Primary Care Physician KBIC 2020 |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
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| Name: | Buckanaga, Tony |
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