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Job Announcement: HR2025:01

Position Title:
Staff Physician

Advertising:
Publicly

Department:
Health

Division:
Health & Human Services

Immediate Supervisor:
Chief Physician/Chief Medical Officer

Department Director:
Director-Health

Employment Status:
Exempt

Position Type:
Regular Full–Time

Mandatory Reporter:
Yes

Background Check

Required:

Yes (child-sensitive)*
* Opening Date:
Thursday, January 2, 2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

Overall Objectives of Position

The Staff Physician provides direct medical care, within the established parameters of the Health Department for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, regardless of age or sex. Services include:
Preventative care, immunizations, pediatric care, primary care and treatment, chronic condition treatment and care, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, women’s health, family planning, nutrition. Provider may be utilized in Primary Care Clinic as well as First Generation Clinic on occasion, depending upon the need of the organization. Potential for clinic after hours call rotation.

No hospital call or rounds. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. The Staff Physician is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable program.

The Staff Physician is expected to live the Purpose and Values of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and will go beyond the call of duty.

Primary Responsibilities Of The Staff Physician

• Conducts regular ambulatory clinic by examining, diagnosing, and treating patients on a daily basis
• Conducts initial and periodic health examinations, prescribes medications and implements remedial treatment as required
• Participates in appropriate meetings to develop new, modify and evaluate existing medical procedures relative to patient care with the objective of improving the quality of patient care
• Refers patients and their families to PCI support departments such as Mental Health, Family Services, Community Health nursing, etc., to assure completeness of care using the electronic health record
• Maintains patients’ records using the EHR in a problem-oriented medical format with entries according to program policy, assuring compliance with coding, clinical and legal standards
• Instructs patients on specific treatments as well as in general preventive care
• Maintains state licensure and certification through participation in appropriate continuing medical education relative to the needs of the Tribal health program
• Participates in community activities and community health planning as necessary
• Performs minor outpatient surgical procedures (e.g. Suturing, wart removal, etc.) as appropriate based upon Health Department needs
• Participates in GPRA measures and IPC Team projects
• Promotes teamwork with assigned nursing staff
• Participates in Health Department committees including but not limited to Infection Control/Safety, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, and Quality Improvement
• Documents all encounters in EHR charts in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate person

• Leads staff, by being visible and interacting with personnel and inspiring them with Purpose and Values
• Completes patient care tasks on a daily basis including but not limited to completing chart notes, medication refill requests, records reviews, lab reviews, and radiology report reviews

• Must possess and maintain State of Alabama Medical License OR must possess Medical License and obtain State of Alabama Medical License within six (6) months from the date of hire
• Three (3) years of employment experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required; residency training and fellowship will be accepted as relevant experience
• Must maintain current professional licensure in Basic Life Support (BLS)…