What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Indian Health Services?
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Type: Tribal Salary Range: $172,458 to $253,519 / Per Year Open Period: 11/20/2023 until filled Summary: Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Full benefits include paid health, Rx, dental, half of the dependent coverage, short- and long-term disability, life, and 12 paid holidays. Personal leave: 1st -3rd years 20 days per year, 4th year 26 days per year, 5th year 29.5 days per year. Retirement: 401(a) Pension Plan 8% by employer & 403 (b) TDA & Roth contributions, a subsidized gym membership, among many other benefits. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits. Moving Expenses: Up to $5,000 for legitimate moving expenses per IRS regulations, for additional information on moving expenses, please visit the following: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf Reach out to our Human Resources department at employment@chugachmiut.org with any questions regarding our hiring process, job opportunities, or benefits! We look forward to speaking with you.
Physician will provide patient and family focused medical care in accordance with Chugachmiut's mission, vision, core values, key strategies, policies, and procedures. The care will be consistent with the highest recognized standards of clinical medicine. Family medicine physician will provide healthcare to infants, children, adolescents, obstetrical, adults and geriatric patients in the outpatient setting. The chief responsibility of the Medical Director is the provision of medical oversight and quality assurance of the health care services provided by Chugachmiut medical providers to communities within the Chugach Region. This position coordinates closely with the Chugachmiut Health Services Division Directors, Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage Native Primary Care Center, Chugachmiut Advanced Practice Providers and Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Director to maintain efficient clinical operations and delivery of quality patient care. More info about area: https://www.seward.com/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Job Announcement Flyer: Medical Director JVN 11.20.2023.pdf [pdf - 179.81 KB] Duties:
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $172,458 to $253,519 / Per Year Open Period: 11/20/2023 until filled Summary: Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Full benefits include paid health, Rx, dental, half of the dependent coverage, short- and long-term disability, life, and 12 paid holidays. Personal leave: 1st -3rd years 20 days per year, 4th year 26 days per year, 5th year 29.5 days per year. Retirement: 401(a) Pension Plan 8% by employer & 403 (b) TDA & Roth contributions, a subsidized gym membership, among many other benefits. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits. Moving Expenses: Up to $5,000 for legitimate moving expenses per IRS regulations, for additional information on moving expenses, please visit the following: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf Reach out to our Human Resources department at employment@chugachmiut.org with any questions regarding our hiring process, job opportunities, or benefits! We look forward to speaking with you.
Physician will provide patient and family focused medical care in accordance with Chugachmiut's mission, vision, core values, key strategies, policies, and procedures. The care will be consistent with the highest recognized standards of clinical medicine. Family medicine physician will provide healthcare to infants, children, adolescents, obstetrical, adults and geriatric patients in the outpatient setting. The chief responsibility of the Medical Director is the provision of medical oversight and quality assurance of the health care services provided by Chugachmiut medical providers to communities within the Chugach Region. This position coordinates closely with the Chugachmiut Health Services Division Directors, Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage Native Primary Care Center, Chugachmiut Advanced Practice Providers and Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Director to maintain efficient clinical operations and delivery of quality patient care. More info about area: https://www.seward.com/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Job Announcement Flyer: Medical Director JVN 11.20.2023.pdf [pdf - 179.81 KB] Duties:
• Conforms to Chugachmiut policies, strict employee confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 regulations.
• Provides quality team-based care focusing on the patient, family, and community.
• Performs routine general medical and specialized duties that fall within a Family Practice Physician's technical and educational expertise to Alaska Natives and other beneficiaries of the Chugach Region.
• Remains current in improvements in the field of medicine and strives to incorporate those improvements into the program when appropriate, maintaining licensure and other credentials as required.
• Participates as an integral member of the health division in providing medical services by collaborating with other health professionals to provide Chugach Region community member's complete and comprehensive care.
• Follows established protocol for patient referrals within and outside the Alaska Tribal System.
• Continually strives to improve patient experience and quality of care by focusing on key leverage points of optimal patient access, continuity, team-based care, clinical information systems, patient self-management, and community engagement. Qualifications:
• Permanent and full or unrestricted license to practice in the State of Alaska as an M.D. or D.O.
• Current DEA certificate
• Prefer current American Board Certification for service specialty as indicated
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire
• Must successfully pass the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention (IPCA) background check Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 11-23-10-001 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/Chugachmiut/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Salary : $172,458 - $253,519
