Family Practice Physician
About The Position
This opportunity is in Northern Arizona, where the Hopi and Navajo Nations meet. The Tsaile Health Center is an ambulatory care center located in Northeast Arizona, part of the Chinle Service Unit, at the base of the Lukachukai Mountain range. The clinic serves 9,031 registered clients and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The location offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as photography, hiking, running, road biking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking. This role aims to alleviate the healthcare shortage in an underserved region where Navajo and Hopi populations are at higher risk for chronic health conditions due to living conditions and lack of access to care.
Requirements
- Must be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) in Family Medicine or certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
- Possess a current, valid, and unrestricted medical license to practice in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
- Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Must have a minimum of 3 or more years of direct patient service.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive medical history evaluations and physical examinations on patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations.
- Diagnose medical conditions and order appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies (e.g., X-rays), and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
- Refer patients to external hospitals or physicians for services not available within the Indian Health Service Healthcare Delivery System.
- Collaborate with other agencies or health facilities on behalf of patients and their families to arrange admissions to hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Organize emergency ground and/or air medical transport as required.
- Analyze clinical data, develop therapeutic programs, and communicate information effectively to patients and their families.
- Provide support to patients and families in times of illness.
- Maintain accurate and timely Electronic Health Records (EHR) with detailed clinical documentation, including diagnosis codes.
- Complete all EHR notes within 24 hours of patient encounters.
- Prescribe medications and treatment therapies in coordination with nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare personnel.
- Follow up on treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
- Provide ongoing individual counseling for common social and emotional issues.
- Recognize the need for referral to a mental health professional when necessary.
- Consult independently with medical and surgical specialists to discuss patient care and arrange referrals as needed to appropriate health facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
