Physician, Podiatry, Echo Cliffs

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent serves as the podiatrist overseeing a full range of podiatric services including operative and non‑operative treatment of patients and management of podiatric clinics. The incumbent advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems, coordinates care with multiple outside facilities, and brings in necessary revenue. The podiatrist may assist orthopedics and general surgery on nights and weekends for surgical assistance.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Must have a Medical Degree (DPM)

License:

Must possess and maintain a valid, current, full and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Experience:

• Completion of a formal approved residency training in foot and ankle surgical reconstruction
• Evidence that training and professional experience provided knowledge, skill, abilities, competence, and judgment to render the physician an expert in the field of foot and ankle surgery

Credentialing:

Must be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff (provide all relative information as requested and needed for credentialing purposes).

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• 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
• Excellent clinical skills and judgment
• 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 an 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:

Incumbent must be able to accept a flexible schedule to meet unit needs. Must be able to walk several hundred yards quickly, write well, hear well, and see well for complete diagnostic and surgical skills. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged (greater than ¾ workday) periods of time. Must be able to…