Primary Care Physician - Outpatient

KurzSolutions • Cass Lake, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician functions as an integral team member of the interdisciplinary medical team, providing care to all patients who come to the Cass Lake Indian Health Center. The Cass Lake Indian Health Service Unit is owned and operated by the Federal Government as a Public Health Service, Indian Health Service Facility. The Service Unit has an active user population of 12,000 individuals and provides over 200 full-time jobs in the community. The Service Unit operates a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and outpatient ambulatory care Clinic that offers medical, dental, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, audiology, podiatry, and optometry services. Cass Lake also provides 24/7 access to Emergency Care services. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe manages the behavioral health programs, substance abuse programs, a diabetes center, and public health nursing at six community-based clinics on the reservation.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Medicine with an MD degree.
• Must have at least two years of experience within the last three years.
• Must have and maintain at all times a current Drug Enforcement Administration registration number.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is required.
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must hold at minimum a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or an equivalent certification recognized by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment plans.
• Respond to and manage the rare emergencies, facilitating treatment and patient transfers when necessary.
• Provide follow-up care for patients with ongoing medical issues, adjusting diagnostic testing and medication regimens as appropriate to improve patient outcomes.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists or other healthcare providers when specialized care is required.
• Serve as a consultant in clinical practice, offering expert advice to colleagues and other medical professionals.
• Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity of care, participating actively in care coordination efforts.
• Be available for after-hours communication to receive and address patient lab results via phone, when necessary.
• Work cooperatively with a wide range of healthcare professionals, including Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses (RNs), and allied health staff to provide comprehensive health services.

What This Job Offers

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