What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Family Practice/ Clinic MD - Contract position at Prairie Band Health Services?
Job Type
Contract
Description
Join our dedicated team as a Contract Family Practice/ Clinic Physician MD or DO at the Colville Indian Health Center in Nespelem, Washington, where you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families. In this position, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment. Embrace a fulfilling career with us, committed to enhancing the well-being of our diverse patient community.
Check out our facility
https://www.ihs.gov/portland/healthcarefacilities/colville/
This is a Long Term MD/ contract opportunity.
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Indian Preference Exercised
Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).
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Requirements
Contract
Description
Join our dedicated team as a Contract Family Practice/ Clinic Physician MD or DO at the Colville Indian Health Center in Nespelem, Washington, where you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families. In this position, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment. Embrace a fulfilling career with us, committed to enhancing the well-being of our diverse patient community.
Check out our facility
https://www.ihs.gov/portland/healthcarefacilities/colville/
This is a Long Term MD/ contract opportunity.
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5 pm
- Full Time Hours
- Up to 1 year contract with extension options
- Family Practice or Internal Medicine experience as an MD Required
- 2-3 years of experience Needed
- IHS facility experience preferred
- Previous Locum Tenens experience preferred
- Board certification needed
- Work on any US license
- Adult and Pediatric experience needed
- Provide comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
- Conduct routine check-ups, health-risk assessments, immunizations, and screening tests
- Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including histories, examination findings, treatment plans, and outcomes
- Educate patients and their families on wellness, prevention, and health maintenance
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide integrated, patient-centered care
- Address urgent medical issues and provide appropriate interventions
- Prescribe medication and provide guidance on over-the-counter medications
- Perform minor surgical procedures as required within the scope of family practice
- Participate in quality improvement efforts and ongoing professional development
- Adhere to legal, ethical, and organizational standards in medical practice
- Assist in the management of chronic diseases and conditions through lifestyle counseling and medication management
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards
- Provide referrals and coordinate with specialists and other healthcare providers when necessary
- Offer telehealth consultations as needed to support patient care and accessibility
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Indian Preference Exercised
Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).
#PBHS
Requirements
- Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Must be Board Eligible or Certified, Board certification in Family Medicine
- Must have current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Certification of Education - copy of diploma or transcripts
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
- DEA license and eligibility to prescribe medication
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in family practice preferred
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient-centered care
- Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule
- Willingness to comply with all state and federal regulations regarding medical practice
