Medical Physician

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska•Macy, NE

21h

About The Position

The Medical Physician is an MD or DO specializing in family medicine who provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages. The physician provides preventive care and manages chronic and complex conditions in a clinic setting. The role includes diagnosing and treating illness, disease, and injury; coordinating care with other health professionals; and maintaining patient records. The physician must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges and satisfy applicable licensure requirements. Selectees must meet required immunization and pre-employment health examination requirements. Employment is contingent on completing and clearing a pre-employment background investigation, with continued employment subject to the investigation’s outcome. The physician works assigned, rotating, on-call, or standby hours, including evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited school.
For a foreign medical degree, provide evidence of equivalency through permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
At least one year of supervised clinical experience after the MD or DO degree, such as an internship or the first year of a residency program accredited for such training.
For GS-13: three years of graduate training in the specialty or equivalent experience and training.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
Pass a pre-employment health examination.
Obtain and maintain required medical staff clinical privileges.
Required immunizations: measles and rubella for selectees born after 1957, influenza for all staff working in the facility, and COVID-19 vaccination before entrance on duty.
Successfully complete and clear a pre-employment background investigation; continued employment is contingent on the investigation’s outcome.
Final-year residents may apply if they are expected to complete residency within the next 12 months and provide evidence of meeting all position requirements before entering on duty.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health records is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic medical services to patients in clinics.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, and interpret tests; analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patient conditions.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, including medical histories, reports, and examination results.
Monitor patient conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
Coordinate care with nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other allied health professionals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work assigned, rotating, on-call, or standby hours during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges and meet applicable licensure requirements.