Physician (0.40 FTE), Family Medicine

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Overview

Position Summary

This position provides comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services in full scope Family Medicine practice with Obstetrics optional. The physician requires the recognition and knowledge of diseases and injuries, which require referral including those which are difficult to discover or identify. Assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, prevention, therapy, maintenance and rehabilitation of patients in the capacity of a senior attending or expert.

Qualifications

Necessary Qualifications

Education

Must have a Medical Degree, MD or DO

License

Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any State Territory, District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice

Experience

Completion of three (3) years of accredited residency training in Family Practice

Credentialing

Must become a credentialed member of the TCRHCC Medical Staff

Other Skills and Abilities

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Has the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment
• Is seen as a staff member who is trustworthy and willing to share information
• Is a mentor to colleagues and other organizational staff

Responds Effectively to Sensitive Inquiries or Complaints

Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job

Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job

Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job

Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

Mental and Physical Effort

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a professional employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical

Must be able to frequently walk several hundred yards quickly, sit, stand, and reach, occasionally bend and kneel. Must also be able to write well, hear well (for cardiac examinations) and see well for complete diagnostic skills. Sensory requirements are near vision, hearing normal speech, telephone use, frequent depth perception, hearing overhead pages and occasional far vision, color vision and seeing fine details.

Mental

Interaction with emotionally disturbed patients is common. Must be able to work evenings on a regular basis and handle the stresses of rural medicine.

Must be able to continuously cope with high level of stress, make decisions under high pressure, concentrate, handle high degree of flexibility, demonstrate high degree of patience, adapt to shift work, frequently cope with anger, fear, hostility of others in a calm way, handle multiple priorities in stressful situation and occasionally work alone and work in areas that are close and crowded.

Environmental

Work is performed in a clinic setting where exposure to infectious disease is common May have frequent exposure to chemical agents, occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases, extremes in temperature or humidity, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, medications, diet and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. May admit and care for hospitalized patients.

Provides emergency care as required to stabilize patients. Performs or assists with office-based procedures.

Provides definitive management in all medical categories for cases that do not require referral. Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients under his/her care.

Conducts outpatient clinics making observation appropriate to the outpatient; underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. Reviews the patient’s medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and patient observations. Modifies regimen as indicated.

Educates and counsels patients and family members as required.

May provide prenatal care and counseling, and may deliver infants, obtaining consultation as deemed necessary, and provides or arranges for postpartum care.

Refers patients to appropriate contracted medical or other healthcare facilities, provides full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided here. Assures the provision of timely follow-up care.

Assures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Dictates clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care to physicians, hospitals and other individuals and facilities.

Work closely with allied health professionals (i. e., Community Health Nurse, Social Workers, Case Managers, Health Educator, etc.) to utilize and coordinate the services of other health care professionals in the management of the patient’s medical, psychological and social problems.

• Trains, teaches and supervises Medical Students and Residents.
• Is an active and participating member of the TCRHCC and serves on appropriate committees as assigned.
• Handwriting must be legible and must be willing to use an Electronic Health Record.
• Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role.

Participates in departmental workflow and or testing teams as related to electronic health record or other project initiatives.

Provider may be assigned to work in clinics in different locations than their main assignment based on the needs of the organization i. e. Tuba City, Sacred Peaks, Lechee, Bodaway Gap etc.

Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.

Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates)

Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction.

Performs other duties as assigned or directed.