Medical Physician

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska • Macy, NE

1d • $250 - $300 • Onsite

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, including diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic services. The role requires maintaining medical staff clinical privileges and any required licensure. A pre-employment health examination and background investigation are required. Required immunizations include measles and rubella for selectees born after 1957, influenza for all staff working in the facility, and COVID-19 vaccination before entering on duty.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited school in the United States or Canada; foreign medical degrees must meet the stated equivalency requirements.
• 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 medical degree, such as an internship or first year of residency in an appropriately accredited program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
• For GS-13: three years of graduate training in the specialty of the position or equivalent experience and training.
• Must pass a pre-employment health examination.
• Must meet applicable immunization requirements: measles and rubella for selectees born after 1957, influenza for all staff working in the facility, and COVID-19 vaccination before entrance on duty.
• Must undergo and clear a pre-employment background investigation; continued employment is contingent on a suitable investigation outcome.
• Final-year residents may apply if expected to complete residency within 12 months, but must demonstrate that all position requirements are met before entering on duty.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic health records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic medical services to clinic patients.
• Prescribe or administer treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Order and perform tests, interpret test results, and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patient conditions.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, including medical histories, reports, and examination results.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as needed.
• Explain procedures, test results, and prescribed treatments to patients.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Coordinate care with nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other allied health professionals.
• Obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges and required licensure.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees; eligibility depends on position type and full-time, part-time, or intermittent status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree