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Family Medicine Physician

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Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $160,000 to $190,000 / Per Year
Open Period: 10/12/2021 to 10/12/2022
Summary: As with all positions of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe this position is Indian Preference in hiring, in Accordance with P.L. 93-638.

The physician is a professional health care provider, responsible for delivering high quality comprehensive health care to all patients of the Lower Elwha Health. The doctor shall provide medical services during established weekday work hours with the exception of Federal Holidays. The doctor will be a part of an "on call" schedule. This position qualifies for loan repayment.
Duties: • Provides comprehensive health care to all patients of the Lower Elwha Health Clinic • The physician shall provide medical services during established weekday work hours with the exception of Federal Holidays • The physician shall represent the Tribe's interests and maintain good relationships with patients of the clinic, the Tribe, and with the community at large. • The physician shall devote their entire time, skill and energy to the practice of medicine on behalf of the Tribe. • The physician shall not engage in the practice of medicine as an employee or independent contractor except as an employee of the Tribe or with express written agreement of the Tribe through the Health Services Director, or their designee and in a manner as to not affect performance of their duties with the Tribe. (A) Job Description: The physician shall provide quality primary care medical and health care services to patients at the Tribe's Lower Elwha Health Clinic (hereinafter "LEHC"). This shall include, but not be limited to the following: • Provide direct patient primary care medical on office surgical services, diagnosis, treatment and referral when appropriate. • Obtain and interpret diagnostic tests as needed. • Provide oversight and clinical consultation and support to midlevel medical providers within the clinical setting. • Provide support and oversight of clinical support staff team. • Shall be an active participant in continuing quality improvement processes. • Participate and cooperate as needed with the activities of the LEHC and attend meetings regarding patient care management. • Provide hospital outpatient services as may be required for LEHC patients. • Direct and work with hospice and home health care nurses. • Respond to telephone calls from OMC hospital staff, nursing home staff and others. • Shall keep and maintain appropriate records for all professional services rendered by them in a timely manner. • Documents all patient encounters immediately • All chart notes to be documented in Problem oriented, SOAP format • Primary responsibility will be patient care with limited administrative duties • Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic injuries and illness within scope of training • Orders and interprets lab and medical imaging/x-ray data appropriately within scope of training • Initiates appropriate referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate • Adheres to CHS/managed care guidelines and priorities • Attend clinic staff meetings and health department meetings as assigned • Perform all clinic activities within CLIA and OHSA standards with appropriate education and monitoring of other staff personnel as appropriate • Promotion of and participation in quality assurance activities • Adhere to all approved policies and procedures of the clinic and the tribal organization • Participate in policy development, committees and projects as assigned by the Medical Director • Work in coordinated manner with other providers of the clinic and the health department to provide comprehensive quality care to all patients
Qualifications: • Current WA State medical licensure • Current ACLS and BLS certification • Knowledge and competence in family medicine or internal medicine primary care, minor orthopedics and minor surgical procedures • Ability to work successfully with other health care professionals, patients and community • Demonstrated ability to be a team player • Knowledge of cultural sensitivity issues and ability to work with entire patient population • Ability to handle conflict and crisis in a professional manner • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills • Professional manner and appearance in all work activities • Documentation of maintenance of CME requirements OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience working within a Native American or Tribal health care system • Working knowledge of cultural sensitivity issues involved in tribal health care • Familiarity with NextGen and EPIC data systems • Ability to work flexible hours and provide cross-overage for other providers if needed • Knowledge of evidence based integrative medicine
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: Family Practice Physician #7
Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals

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Name: Robideau, Lorinda