Physician - Family Medicine, SPHC; DH

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:

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

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education
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Must have a Medical Degree, MD or DO.

License
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• Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any State, Territory, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice.

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

Credentialing
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Must become a credentialed member of the TCRHCC Medical Staff.

Other

Skills And Abilities

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• 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, ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment, viewed as a trustworthy staff member willing to share information, 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 a record of satisfactory performance.
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC.
• 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.

Physical
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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 include near vision, hearing, normal speech, telephone use, frequent depth perception, color vision, and fine‑detail vision.

Mental
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Interaction with emotionally disturbed patients is common. Must be able to workígeno evenings on a regular basis and handle the stresses of rural medicine, cope with high‑level stress, make decisions under pressure, concentrate, handle multiple priorities, adapt to shift work, and occasionally work alone in crowded environments.

Environmental
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Work is performed in a clinic setting where exposure to infectious disease is common. May have frequent exposure to chemical…