TO Physician IHS Same Day

Full-Time Days and Shifts:

M-F, 8a-5p

Salary:

$227,926.40 -- $296,316.80 Wage May be Negotiated Based on Education and Experience Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it's important to us too. Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the

Tribe:

16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year's Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working. Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave. Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%. Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

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.

Essential 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 and complies with clinic policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority. Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

Direct contact with patients and families to provide care, treatment and counseling. Contact with other health professionals, staff, and community resources to exchange information, for collaboration and consultation, and to provide education. Contact with outside vendors.

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 Environment:

Medical clinic. Risk of exposure to bodily fluids such as blood and saliva and/or the potential for needle sticks and/or skin puncture. Latex may be used in the office which can produce allergic reactions. Potential contact with chemicals and/or cleaning reagents utilized within the clinic. Exposure to unpleasant odors, radiation, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material and infectious disease. Situations occur where surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields are needed. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. On-call status is required. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.