Physician - Pediatrics Inpatient

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

About The Position

The Physician - Pediatrics Inpatient provides medical care within their credentials and privileges at Hastings Hospital. The physician serves eligible patients in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The role includes patient advocacy, diagnosis and treatment, referrals, preventive care, and participation in educational, community, and committee activities. The physician also helps ensure Cherokee Nation Health Services objectives are met and may supervise assigned staff. The physician may be assigned additional duties as a Medical Director or Supervisor of a clinic, specialty, or health program. These duties may include providing leadership and medical direction in coordination with the Executive Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director; monitoring the scope, quality, and quantity of professional services; coordinating and delegating staff activities; directing departmental operations; maintaining records and submitting reports; reviewing medical emergency transports and medication errors; and ensuring regular medical staff meetings are held. The position requires a doctoral degree as an MD or DO, at least two years of related experience, an Oklahoma medical or osteopathic license, and current CPR and ACLS and/or PALS certifications. A valid driver's license and a driving history meeting Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements are also required. The employee must meet and maintain childcare background investigation and adjudication requirements and comply with HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

Doctoral degree as a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO); no substitutions.
At least two years of experience in a related field.
Licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Oklahoma.
Maintain CPR and ACLS certifications and/or PALS certification.
Valid driver's license and a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.
Meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication requirements for childcare.
Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to statistical and analytical tasks.
Knowledge of Contact Management systems and database software.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems and work with abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

Provide health care to eligible individuals in accordance with the applicable self-governance compact and funding agreement.
Elicit and record patient medical histories and serve as a patient advocate in clinical settings.
Examine patients to assess their general physical condition.
Order or perform tests and analyze diagnostic images to assess patient conditions.
Analyze test and examination findings and diagnose conditions.
Administer or prescribe treatments and drugs.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.
Perform medical duties in the employee's specialty according to credentials and Cherokee Nation-granted privileges.
Inoculate and vaccinate patients against communicable diseases.
Conduct physical examinations for school admission, employment consideration, or insurance eligibility.
Advise patients about diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Participate in or chair assigned committee meetings.
Participate in community health fairs and provide education to schools and community organizations.
Maintain educational requirements and meet Cherokee Nation Health Services objectives.
Adhere to professional ethical standards.
Supervise assigned staff in accordance with Cherokee Nation policies and applicable rules and guidelines.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality and protect patient health information.
When assigned Medical Director or Supervisor duties, provide leadership and medical direction in coordination with the Executive Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director.
Monitor professional staff to ensure services meet Cherokee Nation policies and procedures for scope, quality, and quantity.
Coordinate, design, and delegate activities and functions to professional staff, and direct staff on departmental operations.
Submit required reports and maintain records.
Review medical emergency transports and medication errors.
Ensure regular medical staff meetings are held.