Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO)

Prairie Band Health Services•Omak, WA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready for a Locum Tenens adventure that blends purpose, community, and the scenic beauty of North Central Washington? Join IHS, the Colville Tribes at the Omak Family Health Center Omak, WA 98841), and Prairie Band Health Services for a long-term contract where you’ll provide full-scope family care in a welcoming outpatient clinic — all while enjoying the mountains, rivers, and wide-open landscapes that make Omak unforgettable. If you're looking for meaningful work with room to truly connect and make an impact, this is the assignment you’ve been waiting for. Learn more about the facility here: https://www.colvilletribes.com/indian-health-services Tired of the ordinary clinic routine? Imagine a full-time, long-term Locum Tenens assignment where your mornings start with mountain views, your patients are part of a vibrant, close-knit tribal community, and your work truly makes a difference. Join the Colville Tribes at the Omak Family Health Center and be the physician who delivers top-notch family care — from pediatrics to adults — to the heart of North Central Washington. If you love full-scope outpatient medicine, building lasting patient relationships, and working somewhere your skills matter every day, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

Requirements

Family Medicine / Internal Medicine MD/DO required
2–3 years of relevant clinical experience preferred
Board Certification required (ABFM, ABIM, or equivalent)
Active Washington State Physician License required (or willingness to obtain)
Prior IHS or Tribal health experience strongly preferred
Comfortable treating both adults and pediatric patients
Active, Unrestricted Washington State Medical License – Must hold a current license to practice medicine in Washington or be willing to obtain one.
Board Certification/Eligibility – Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible through the American Board of Family Medicine.
Active DEA Registration – Required to prescribe controlled substances.
Certifications – Must have current certifications in: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -preferred, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
Experience – Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience required.
Credentialing – Must complete all credentialing requirements within 10 days of offer acceptance.
Federal Security Clearance – Must be willing and able to complete and pass the federal security clearance process.
EMR Proficiency – Familiarity with electronic medical record systems (RPMS ).
Education Verification – Copy of diploma or transcripts required.
Citizenship – Must be a U.S. citizen living primarily in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Previous Locum Tenens experience a plus

Responsibilities

Examine, evaluate, and diagnose patients of all ages
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging (x-rays, ultrasounds, etc.)
Provide treatment plans, prescribe medications, and manage acute and chronic conditions within clinical privileges
Refer patients for specialty consultation when indicated
Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and wellness
Document all patient encounters accurately in the EHR
Maintain active clinical privileges as granted by the facility or Service Unit Credentials Committee
Participate fully in medical staff activities, quality assurance, committees, and program reviews
Perform physical exams, including general, neurological, and resuscitative care
Provide mentorship, on-the-job training, or orientation to IHS and Tribal clinic staff as needed
Support public health efforts and deliver medical services in homes, schools, clinics, and community locations within the Service Unit
There may be additional duties, and we encourage you to embrace new tasks as they arise!
We believe in teamwork, so be prepared for any job-related responsibilities your supervisor may assign.