Medical Officer (General Practice)-Part-Time

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare•Sells, AZ

About The Position

A physician provides diagnosis, care, and treatment to inpatients, ambulatory care patients, and emergency patients across a full range of clinical scenarios. The role also provides specialized services for children, adolescents, and adults, and performs administrative duties, including continuing education. The position may be located at Tohono O'odham Nation Sells Hospital or another TONHC health center. It works under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, who provides administrative oversight, while the physician functions with considerable independence during patient care. Temporary relocation to other TONHC facilities may be required, including Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a U.S. or Canadian medical school approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of graduation; alternatively, an equivalent degree from a non-U.S./Canadian medical school, with education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to U.S.-accredited schools, demonstrated by permanent ECFMG certification or a Fifth Pathway Certificate.
Completion of an approved internship.
One to two years of professional experience beyond formal internship training, or equivalent progressive experience in breadth and intensity, or completion of three to four years of residency training.
A permanent, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, which must be maintained.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
Knowledge of confidentiality laws and requirements, including the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPAA.
Knowledge of economic, educational, health, and social challenges faced by Native Americans in rural and urban settings.
Respectful and compassionate intercultural communication skills.
Ability to provide superior customer service to external and internal customers.
Ability to practice in a manner that fully respects Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
Ability to provide practical, comprehensive health care across a full range of clinical scenarios.
Ability to develop responsible new approaches when established techniques, practices, and treatment regimens have not been effective.
Ability to work independently with wide latitude to determine and pursue patient treatment.
Ability to travel within and outside the boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation as necessary.
Ability to cope adaptively in stressful situations.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public.
Upon recommendation for hire, pass a criminal background check and National FBI fingerprint check to determine employment suitability; a 39-month driving record is also required.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years.
If required to operate program vehicles, meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements for a driver's permit.

Nice To Haves

Depending on department needs, fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English may be required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide care primarily in ambulatory clinic and inpatient settings, and consultation in the Emergency Department as needed.
Interview and examine patients, review medical histories, and request or perform diagnostic tests and examinations.
Make preliminary diagnoses, including recognition of rare or difficult-to-identify symptoms or signs.
Prescribe or provide treatment regimens, or arrange specialized care or referrals when necessary.
Record observations and document care in clinical records.
Provide emergency care as appropriate.
Manage medical cases that do not require referral.
Provide total patient care, including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Provide medical care and public health services to eligible individuals in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the TONHC service area, when required.
Review medications, diet, therapy course, treatment-plan adherence, and other observations to develop, modify, and assess treatment plans.
Provide instructions and consultation to patients and their families.
Perform or assist other physicians with minor surgery.
Deliver infants when urgent or emergent circumstances require it, and provide or arrange postpartum care.
Coordinate and integrate information into TONHC health care information systems.
Prepare appropriate medical records and organize pertinent clinical data for comprehensive care.
Disseminate clinical reports and correspondence to physicians, hospitals, and other individuals and facilities.
Work with allied health professionals to provide effective interdisciplinary health care services and treatment.
Participate in a comprehensive Quality Improvement Program that meets The Joint Commission accreditation standards.
Ensure clinical care is consistent with standards of practice, guidelines, and department-specific policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients and families in medically, psychosocially, and culturally complex situations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned and contribute to a team effort.