What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician (Family Medicine) position at Indian Health Services?
Location: Flagstaff, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $182,000 to $288,700 / Per Year Open Period: 1/4/2025 to 1/31/2025 Summary: Sacred Peaks Health Center is an effort by the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) to provide more local care to 7,000 beneficiaries who live in the Flagstaff community. Sacred Peaks Health Center's mission is to heal, to respect, and to console, while providing quality and compassionate health care. We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles through:
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $182,000 to $288,700 / Per Year Open Period: 1/4/2025 to 1/31/2025 Summary: Sacred Peaks Health Center is an effort by the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) to provide more local care to 7,000 beneficiaries who live in the Flagstaff community. Sacred Peaks Health Center's mission is to heal, to respect, and to console, while providing quality and compassionate health care. We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles through:
• Courteous and Sensitive Service
• Respect for Community Needs and Values
• Shared Responsibility for Health
• Innovation and Responsiveness Sacred Peaks Health Center is intended to better serve Native Americans who live in or near Flagstaff by providing direct access to non-emergent primary care for beneficiaries. These services are provided by some of the best medical doctors and support staff.
This position provides comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services in full scope Family Medicine practice with Obstetrics optional. The physician requires the recognition and knowledge of diseases and injuries, which require referral including those which are difficult to discover or identify. Assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, prevention, therapy, maintenance and rehabilitation of patients in the capacity of a senior attending or expert. More info about area: https://tchealth.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: 1. Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, medications, diet and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. 2. Provides emergency care as required to stabilize patients. Performs or assists with office-based procedures. 3. Provides definitive management in all medical categories for cases that do not require referral. Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients under his/her care. Conducts outpatient clinics making observation appropriate to the outpatient; 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. 4. Educates and counsels patients and family members as required. 5. May provide prenatal care and counseling, and may deliver infants, obtaining consultation as deemed necessary, and provides or arranges for postpartum care. 6. Refers patients to appropriate contracted medical or other healthcare facilities, provides full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided here. Assures the provision of timely follow-up care. 7. Assures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Dictates clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care to physicians, hospitals and other individuals and facilities. 8. Work closely with allied health professionals (i.e., Community Health Nurse, Social Workers, Case Managers, Health Educator, etc.) to utilize and coordinate the services of other health care professionals in the management of the patient's medical, psychological and social problems. 9. Trains, teaches and supervises Medical Students and Residents. 10. Is an active and participating member of the TCRHCC and serves on appropriate committees as assigned. 11. Handwriting must be legible and must be willing to use an Electronic Health Record. 12. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role. 14. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: Must have a Medical Degree, MD or DO License:
This position provides comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services in full scope Family Medicine practice with Obstetrics optional. The physician requires the recognition and knowledge of diseases and injuries, which require referral including those which are difficult to discover or identify. Assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, prevention, therapy, maintenance and rehabilitation of patients in the capacity of a senior attending or expert. More info about area: https://tchealth.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: 1. Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, medications, diet and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. 2. Provides emergency care as required to stabilize patients. Performs or assists with office-based procedures. 3. Provides definitive management in all medical categories for cases that do not require referral. Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients under his/her care. Conducts outpatient clinics making observation appropriate to the outpatient; 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. 4. Educates and counsels patients and family members as required. 5. May provide prenatal care and counseling, and may deliver infants, obtaining consultation as deemed necessary, and provides or arranges for postpartum care. 6. Refers patients to appropriate contracted medical or other healthcare facilities, provides full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided here. Assures the provision of timely follow-up care. 7. Assures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Dictates clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care to physicians, hospitals and other individuals and facilities. 8. Work closely with allied health professionals (i.e., Community Health Nurse, Social Workers, Case Managers, Health Educator, etc.) to utilize and coordinate the services of other health care professionals in the management of the patient's medical, psychological and social problems. 9. Trains, teaches and supervises Medical Students and Residents. 10. Is an active and participating member of the TCRHCC and serves on appropriate committees as assigned. 11. Handwriting must be legible and must be willing to use an Electronic Health Record. 12. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role. 14. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: Must have a Medical Degree, MD or DO License:
• Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any State Territory, District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice Experience: Completion of three (3) years of accredited residency training in Family Practice Credentialing: Must become a credentialed member of the TCRHCC Medical Staff Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Has the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment
• Is seen as a staff member who is trustworthy and willing to share information
• Is a mentor to colleagues and other organizational staff
• Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 2023 - 1194 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://careers-tchealth.icims.com/jobs/1194/physician---family-medicine,-sphc-(dh4725)/job?mo Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Salary : $182,000 - $288,700
