Physician - OB Experience Needed

SUMMARY:

UIHS Physicians provide comprehensive medical care to clients of United Indian Health Services (UIHS).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Provides clinical care as granted via the UIHS credentialing and privileging process.

· Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.

· Examines patient to determine general physical condition.

· Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.

· Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.

· Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.

· Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases.

· Advises and refers patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.

· Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

· Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.

· Makes house and emergency calls to attend to patients unable to visit office or clinic, if necessary.

· Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or

eligibility for insurance coverage.

· Consults and advises Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants at UIHS clinics.

· Provider supervision to Physician Assistants as assigned.

· Adheres with accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.

Review, Recommendation & Approval:

Reviewed by Human Resources:

Approved by Executive Leadership Team:

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· Attends department meetings and other meetings as assigned.

· Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies,

guidelines, and safety standards.

· Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as

directed.

· Provides after hours back-up phone coverage for client advice.

· Physician may be assigned to selected specific duties or committees based on interest, experience, and

expertise; including, but not limited to: Diabetes Advisor, Laboratory Director, Infection Prevention Committee

Liaison, etc.

Specialized/Advanced Inpatient and Outpatient Clinical Duties – may provide via contract specifics

· Provides medical, pediatric and/or obstetrical services as privileged through local hospitals.

· Participates in >on-call= responsibilities and hospital duties, as outlined by contractual agreement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities although the physician will direct the work of others as it relates to client care.

If applicable, the Physician will supervise individual physician assistants or work as collaborating physician for individual

nurse practitioners in accordance with UIHS policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Graduate education to include graduation from an accredited Medical School.

· Post Graduate year 1 completion from a primary care Residency Training Program.

** Applicants must be able to pass background check and drug screen (including THC) **