STAFF PHYSICIAN (GENERAL SURGERY)

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

About The Position

The Staff Physician (General Surgery) interviews and examines patients, reviews medical histories, and obtains or performs diagnostic tests to gather information needed for patient care. The physician makes diagnoses, provides or directs treatment, arranges specialized care or referrals, documents observations, and provides emergency care as needed. The position provides definitive management and follow-up for cases that do not require referral and performs major general surgical operations, directing the surgical team during procedures. The physician conducts outpatient clinics, monitors symptoms and treatment adherence, reviews medications and therapy, adjusts care plans, and counsels patients. The role coordinates referrals and follow-up with outside facilities, maintains comprehensive clinical records, and works with allied health professionals to provide patient care. The physician also consults with primary care physicians, serves on call as scheduled or needed, represents general surgery on assigned hospital committees, and participates in medical staff and performance-improvement activities. The position ensures compliance with applicable CMS, EMTALA, and hospital standards and may work evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends on an assigned, rotation, or callback basis. Applicants must have an unrestricted, insurable driver's license. Resumes and references are required. Degree, transcripts, license, and certifications should be emailed to [email protected]. Navajo/Indian preference applies: qualified enrolled Navajo Nation members receive primary preference, and members of other federally recognized tribes receive secondary preference.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited medical school program.
Completion of an accredited five-year general surgery residency program.
Board eligible or certified by an approved American Specialty Board in Surgery.
Active unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
Valid, unrestricted, insurable driver's license.
Resume and references required.
Submit degree, transcripts, license, and certifications.

Responsibilities

Interview and examine patients; review medical histories; request or perform diagnostic tests and examinations.
Diagnose and provide or direct treatment, arrange specialized care or referrals, document observations, and provide emergency care as needed.
Provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for cases that do not require referral.
Perform major general surgical operations and advise physicians in other services on general surgical cases; direct assisting medical officers, nurse anesthetists, nurses, and surgical technicians during operations.
Conduct outpatient clinics; assess symptoms, medications, diet, therapy, and adherence to care plans; modify treatment and counsel patients.
Refer patients to appropriate facilities when required services cannot be adequately provided onsite, and coordinate information and timely follow-up care.
Prepare and maintain medical records and clinical data; dictate clinical reports and care information to relevant providers and facilities.
Work with allied health professionals to provide comprehensive health care services.
Consult with primary care physicians and serve as general surgeon on call as scheduled or needed.
Represent general surgery on hospital committees as assigned; serve on the Medical Executive Committee and Medical Staff and attend committee meetings.
Participate in performance-improvement activities and ensure departmental compliance with CMS, EMTALA, and hospital standards.
Provide continuity of medical services during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends on an assigned, rotation, or callback basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.