Physician, Healthcare Consultant, Medical Doctor

Physician

Dept./Program: DWC Primary Care

Division:
Health Systems

Reports To:

Executive Director of Health Systems

Supervises:
Provides Clinical guidance of Medical Providers to include:
Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Employment Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt Professional

Schedule:

Exempt

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Revision Date: 05/22/2018

Job Summary

The Physician role coordinates clinical care, in collaboration with the Primary Care Health Systems Administrator for the Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) Medical Program to ensure that quality care is provided. The Physician provides guidance of other providers and also performs direct patient care. Other responsibilities include participating in administrative and clinical leadership staff meetings to help in establishing policies and procedures for meeting quality standards of medical care, in accordance with federal and state regulatory and accreditation guidelines.

Participates in population based care management, public health efforts, and provides guidance in the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. Promotes, consults, and may champion process improvement initiatives, which may include, but not limited to, the Institutes for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Chronic disease models, integration of care, the Indian Health Service (IHS) - Improvement in Patient Care (IPC), and patient centered medical home models.

Provide consultation to the DWC Health Leadership team.

Essential Functions

• Assumes an administrative and clinical leadership role for a primary care team
• Supports, consults, and promotes the Dene' Philosophy of Care, which is defined as patient-centered, integrated care
• Provides medical consultations with other medical providers, PC Health Systems Administrator (HSA), and RN Supervisor
• Participates in administrative decision making and recommends policies and procedures
• Participates in administrative and clinical leadership staff meetings to assist in quality care initiatives and accreditation activities
• Partners with HSA to optimize flow, maximize productivity and ensure patient access while maintaining quality care
• Participates and completes peer review activities
• Consults with HSA and RN Supervisor in creating medical protocol standardization and ensure that providers practice to the accepted standards of care
• Works in partnership with the HSA and other DWC/Human and Community Services departments staff to optimize the integration of programs to improve population health outcomes
• In collaboration with health leadership staff, recommends new and innovative modalities for treatment of various health conditions
• Aides in the credentialing and privileging of new providers to the Dena'ina Wellness Center
• Analyzes and consults with HSA, RN Supervisor and Infection Control Employee Health Specialist on epidemiology data to assess health trends and identify needs and opportunities to improve healthcare
• Effectively utilizes electronic health record (EHR) to document clinical activity and manage population health appropriate interventions
• Develops and implements a plan of care and recommends interventions to attain optimal patient function
• Uses decision support tools when available and as appropriate; e.g., Up To Date, drug interaction tools, clinical guidelines, etc.
• Performs procedures as appropriate for level of training
• Confers as needed or when contacted by other providers regarding care and treatment of patients, and assists in examining and treating patients
• Confers with professional personnel in medical and related fields
• Plans and implements care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Medium work
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds…