Family Practice Physician
About The Position
The Santa Fe Indian Health Service, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides comprehensive healthcare services to Native American and Alaska Native communities. The facility offers a wide range of services, including primary care, dental care, mental health, and specialty services, as well as chronic disease management. Additionally, Santa Fe Client provides pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services, focusing on preventive care and promoting overall wellness. The facility integrates traditional healing practices with modern medical care to ensure culturally sensitive treatment for its patients.
Requirements
- Must be a Board-Certified 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.
- Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine with an MD or DO degree.
- 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 services in a hospital/urgent care setting.
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 (Client) Healthcare Delivery System.
- Coordinate patient referrals through the Purchase Referred Care (PRC) office to ensure eligibility and proper scheduling for further diagnosis or procedures.
- 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
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
