What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician, Nimkee Clinic position at Indian Health Services?
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Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 4/4/2024 until filled Summary: Contact: Kami Mandoka Email: KMandoka@sagchip.org
Position Summary: Under the supervision of Medical Clinic Director, participate as an essential team member in the Medical Clinic following the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care. Provide high quality, comprehensive medical services to the population of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan and all others eligible to receive services at Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center. All Nimkee staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws. Job Announcement Flyer: Nimkee Medical - Physician.EX4.GRANT.110821.pdf [pdf - 210.93 KB] Duties: sential Duties and Responsibilities:
Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 4/4/2024 until filled Summary: Contact: Kami Mandoka Email: KMandoka@sagchip.org
Position Summary: Under the supervision of Medical Clinic Director, participate as an essential team member in the Medical Clinic following the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care. Provide high quality, comprehensive medical services to the population of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan and all others eligible to receive services at Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center. All Nimkee staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws. Job Announcement Flyer: Nimkee Medical - Physician.EX4.GRANT.110821.pdf [pdf - 210.93 KB] Duties: sential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide acute, chronic and preventive care.
• Interview and examine patients; review past medical history; and request and/or perform diagnostic test and examinations necessary to obtain all possible information for each case.
• Order and/or perform screening, diagnostic tests and procedures. Interpret results and analyze data to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental health problems.
• Provide after hours, weekend and holiday telephone coverage for Nimkee Clinic Patients.
• Provide periodic and/or regular visits to Andahwod Continuing Care Community & Elder Services, Saganing Community Center and make home visits as scheduled.
• Ensure communicable disease control within the tribal community through screening, treatment, education, follow-up, reporting, and documenting cases.
• Assist in stabilizing patients in emergency situations, including life-saving emergency procedures and crisis intervention in preparation for transport to the hospital.
• Provide patient education, recommended treatments to promote the health and prevention of disease.
• Participate in various meetings as assigned.
• Collaborate with staff to plan, coordinate and implement specialty programs and clinics.
• Prescribe and review medications, and make appropriate dosage adjustments.
• Provide current and up-to-date documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to Indian Health Service standards and established clinic guidelines.
• Refer patients requiring care for specialty services and/or services unavailable at Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center.
• Provide medical/clinical supervision for Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Assist with facilitation, participation and mentorship of medical students, Physician Assistant students, and Family Nurse Practitioner students.
• Participate in and conduct quarterly general and focused peer reviews for quality assurance.
• Comply with the indicators and guidelines of the Clinical Reporting System (CRS)/Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA); assist with analysis of the data to improve patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement/assurance processes to improve patient services and care.
• Comply and follows standards as set for by the accreditation organization.
• Attend continuing medical education conferences to keep updated on medical knowledge, new practices and obtain required CME's.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
• Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Current board certification in specialty.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: Clinic Physician Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: http://www.sagchip.org/careers/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
