Physician

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a member of the healthcare team, serves as a physician providing primary care services at FRTH clinics in accordance with approved standardized procedures and protocols. Provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex, on a continuing basis. Performs diagnostic services which include securing medical histories, conducting physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and x-ray results to define health problems and ascertain therapy required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides primary health care under standardized protocols in accordance with provisions of the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.

2. Provides the highest quality of care utilizing the resources of the organization in the most prudent manner.

3. Assists the Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer in developing level of care standards to be used as a quality-of-service measurement and that will enable the organization to meet external accrediting requirements (e. g. JCAHO or AAAHC).

4. Cooperates and helps establish and maintain understanding and cooperation with local organizations toward effective community health.

5. Serves as a physician by performing duties which may include examining patients for symptoms or physical information including eliciting and recording information about patient’s medical history; ordering or executing various tests, analyses diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.

6. Analyzes reports and findings of test and examinations and diagnoses conditions.

7. Administers or prescribes treatments and medication for patients.

8. Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable disease.

9. Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.

10. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.

11. Reports births, deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

12. Initiate and maintain Problem Oriented Medical Records (“S.O.A.P.” format) using dictated patient summaries, provider templates, and/or electronic health records.

13. Serve on various clinic committees and/or special work groups as agreed upon with the Medical Director.

14. Meet regularly with other clinic providers to review patient care and participate in Quality and Performance Improvement activities.

15. Use prudent judgment when emergencies require action beyond established protocols; notify Medical Director immediately.

16. Demonstrate dependability by being punctual and maintain consistent attendance.

17. Maintain good working relations among all staff through appropriate communication.

18. At the time of hire, each employee will meet with their supervisor to set measurable goals and objectives that are a requirement for the position. These measurables will be monitored by the supervisor and reviewed during the introductory period. They will also be utilized in the annual performance evaluation. The measurables may change from year to year. The supervisor is responsible to notify the employee of any new measurables at the time of the performance review.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with recruitment and screening of potential medical personnel and specialty services personnel, as requested.

2. Work with organization in development and provision of health education for staff and patients.

3. Participate in continuing education in order to provide the highest quality of care to the patient population and to maintain a current and active license to practice medicine.

4. Participate in special studies and surveys regarding pertinent health problems of patient population.

5. Attend all training courses, meetings and conferences as required.

6. Participate in special agency programs and university programs to act as preceptor for interns, etc. as required.

7. Learn and implement electronic health records functions as they continue to evolve.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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:

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, coordinate activities among departments within the organization and groups outside the organization.

2. Demonstrate a combination of maturity, judgment, experience and confidence to practice independently in a variety of challenging situations.

3. Ability to work productively with individuals and with professional and other groups within the community; to gain satisfaction through growth and development of others; to efficiently plan and executive work; to seek and use supervision and consultation; to efficiently plan and execute work; to seek and use supervision and consultation; to exercise good judgment; and to communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.

4. Express ideas clearly and concisely.

5. Exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

6. Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.

7. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

8. Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

9. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

10. Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and appreciation of Native American culture, traditions, customs and socioeconomic needs.

11. Knowledge of all confidentiality requirements as outlined in the Corporate Compliance Plan.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Current California license as Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.

2. Board certified or board eligible in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or other closely related specialty or three (3) years of clinical experience.

3. At least three (3) years experience in ambulatory outpatient medicine.

4. Must have a current DEA narcotic license.

5. Current CPR certificate.

6. Possession of a valid California driver’s license and current car insurance sufficient to be insurable, if a designated requirement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk and hear within normal range. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance and use taste and smell senses. The employee must regularly be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position is physically and emotionally challenging. There is a high degree of stress. Ability to deal with time constraints and emotional stress and exposure to body fluids and viruses are also essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to odors and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Feather River Tribal Health, Inc. is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. As a federally funded Tribal Health Program, FRTH must comply with Executive Order No. 12564 (Sept. 15, 1986)(51 F.R. 32889 (requiring a Drug Free Workplace) and the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (U.S.C. 8101-8106). As such, FRTH does require drug testing at the time of hire and upon reasonable suspicion after hire. All FRTH employees are required to comply with FRTH’s drug free workplace policies and applicable federal laws as a condition of employment.

Reasonable accommodations will be given to qualified disabled applicants pursuant to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U. S. Code 791, Title 29, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Salary rate: $268,403.20- $279,240, depending on experience

Health Insurance: Employer-paid medical coverage starting the month after hire for all tiers — Self, Self + One, and Self + Family

Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid for employee-only coverage; additional family coverage available at a competitive rate

401(k) Plan: Available immediately upon hire with a 4% employer match

14 paid holidays

Life Insurance: $20,000 employer-paid policy for full-time employees, with options to purchase additional coverage

Paid Time Off: Vacation begins accruing on your first day — up to 120 hours annually

CEU Reimbursement

Loan Repayment Assistance Available