Family Physician - Crescent City Location

United Indian Health Se• Crescent City, CA, US, CA

13d•$206,336 - $401,456•Onsite

About The Position

UIHS Physicians provide comprehensive medical care to clients of United Indian Health Services (UIHS). This role involves providing clinical care, eliciting medical histories, conducting physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, analyzing findings, administering treatments, and educating clients on preventive care. The physician will also be responsible for reporting vital statistics, referring clients to specialists, and potentially making house calls. Consultation and supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants may be required. The position emphasizes maintaining a professional work environment, assisting in policy development, and providing after-hours phone coverage. A willingness to learn about and work with the American Indian culture is essential, demonstrating cultural awareness and humility, and delivering services in a culturally responsive manner. Adherence to accreditation and compliance standards is also required. Specialized duties may include medical, pediatric, and/or obstetrical services, with potential on-call responsibilities and hospital duties as outlined by contractual agreement. While this job has no direct supervisory responsibilities, the physician will direct the work of others as it relates to client care and may supervise physician assistants or collaborate with nurse practitioners.

Requirements

Graduate education to include graduation from an accredited Allopathic or Osteopathic Medical School.
Post-Doctoral Graduate year 1 completion from a primary care Residency Training Program.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in an American Board of Medical Specialties (AMBS) approved Board.
Meet above criteria with greater than five (5) years of post-doctoral training clinical experience, or, Have Board Certification in a Primary Care related Fellowship from an AMBS approved Board.
Meet the above criteria with greater than ten (10) years of post-doctoral training clinical experience, or, Have greater than five (5) years clinical experience after Fellowship Board Certification in an AMBS approved Board.
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentations.
Must be able to work in an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to the provision of the provision of culturally sensitive counseling services to American Indians.

Nice To Haves

Outpatient OB care preferred
Outpatient care only

Responsibilities

Provides clinical care as granted via the UIHS credentialing and privileging process.
Elicits and records information about client’s medical history, surgical history, social history, family history, and other pertinent information related to the care of clients.
Conducts appropriate physical exams based on the client’s chief complaints and reason for visit.
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostics to provide information on client’s condition.
Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.
Administers or prescribes treatments and medication as needed.
Abstains from costly, unnecessary, or excessive testing and treatment.
Orders and oversees the vaccination of clients to immunize clients from communicable diseases using current guidelines.
Advises and refers clients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
Educates clients on the importance of preventive services, such as screening tests, counseling services, and preventive medicines, as well as modalities to detect illnesses before they cause symptoms or problems.
Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
Refers clients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.
Makes house and emergency calls to attend to clients 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 and Nurse Practitioners as assigned.
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 by providing at home call coverage for UIHS at least five (5) weeks per calendar year.
Participates in the peer review process by returning reviews in a timely manner and participates in peer review meetings as needed.
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.
Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year.
Must be willing to work with American Indian/Alaska Native people and demonstrate cultural awareness and humility.
Must be willing to deliver services in a culturally responsive manner.
Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guideline
Other duties may be assigned.
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.