Medical Officer (General Practice)

Tohono O•Casa Grande, AZ

About The Position

A physician provides diagnosis, care, and treatment for 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, along with administrative duties and continuing education. The position may be based at Tohono O'odham Nation Sells Hospital or another TONHC health center, and may require temporary relocation to Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, or San Xavier Health Center. The physician works under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, who provides administrative oversight, and exercises considerable independence in patient care. The physician provides comprehensive care, including prevention, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Duties may include ambulatory, inpatient, emergency, community-based, and public health services within the TONHC service area. The role coordinates care with patients, families, other physicians, allied health professionals, and external facilities, while maintaining clinical records and following applicable standards, policies, and accreditation requirements. Practice must respect Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a United States or Canadian medical school approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of graduation; alternatively, a degree from a medical school outside the United States or Canada that provided substantially equivalent education and medical knowledge, 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.
Permanent, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a United States territory, to be maintained.
Ability to provide practical, comprehensive health care across a full range of clinical scenarios.
Ability to develop new approaches when established techniques, practices, or treatment regimens have not been effective.
Ability to work independently and determine an appropriate course of treatment.
Ability to travel within and outside the Tohono O'odham Nation as necessary.
Ability to cope adaptively in stressful situations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Independent judgment and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
Knowledge of confidentiality 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, compassionate intercultural communication skills and ability to provide professional care respectful of Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
Superior customer service skills for internal and external customers.
Upon recommendation for hire, completion of a criminal background check and National FBI fingerprint check, including a 39-month driving record, to determine suitability for 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 recognizing rare or difficult-to-identify symptoms or signs.
Direct, prescribe, or provide treatment, or arrange specialized care and referrals when necessary.
Document observations and care in clinical records.
Provide emergency care as appropriate and manage medical cases that do not require referral.
Provide comprehensive 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.
Review medications, diet, therapy, adherence to treatment plans, and other observations to develop, modify, and assess treatment.
Instruct and consult with patients and their families.
Perform minor surgery and assist other physicians with minor surgery.
Deliver infants when required by urgent or emergent circumstances and provide or arrange postpartum care.
Coordinate and integrate information into TONHC health care information systems.
Prepare and maintain appropriate medical records and organize pertinent clinical data for comprehensive care.
Disseminate clinical reports and correspondence to physicians, hospitals, individuals, and facilities.
Work with allied health professionals to provide effective interdisciplinary health care and treatment.
Participate in a Quality Improvement Program that meets The Joint Commission accreditation standards.
Ensure clinical care follows standards of practice, guidelines, and department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients and families in medically, psychosocially, or culturally complex situations.
Perform other job-related duties and contribute to a team effort.