JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinic Physician shall provide advice regarding the development and coordination of clinical policies and procedures and shall act as the preceptor to Physician Assistants and professional supervisor to Family Nurse Practitioners, medical program staff and clinical support staff as delineated in the Karuk Tribal Organizational Chart. Shall participate in the coordination and monitoring of all organizational wide performance improvement activities. Shall serve as a member of the Accreditation Continuous Quality Improvement Committee (ACQI), and participate in Provider meetings and Pain management meetings. Shall offer professional advice to the CEO of Health and Human Services when requested. The Clinic Physician shall be responsible for providing primary health care to clinic patients and “walk in” patients. Shall participate in rotation coverage for Saturday walk in Clinic at Yreka location.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Native American youth and family members in culturally diverse environments.
- Displays the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage time well and work under stressful conditions with an even temperament.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a graduate of an Accredited School of Medicine and have completed training internship and residency as required for California Licensure.
- Must be licensed by the State of California Medical Board with preference given to physicians Board certified in Family Practice and/or Internal Medicine or equivalent work experience.
- Must be certified as a preceptor for physician extender or willingness to become certified if required.
- Must possess current DEA registration for prescribing narcotics and X number to assist in MAT Program.
- Must obtain CME as required for license renewal. Must attend IHS provider conferences as requested.
- Must meet credential and privilege standards and be granted privileges from the Karuk Tribal Health Board.
- Must obtain and keep current BLS CPR, ACLS, PALS, AND ATLS Certification.
- Must provide documentation of immunity to measles and rubella or become vaccinated with the recommended vaccine and Hepatitis B vaccine and test annually for TB. Must have an annual health examination. Annual flu immunization is a must.
- Must possess valid driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable by the Tribe’s insurance carrier.
- Must strictly adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and be willing to submit to a criminal background check.
STANDARD CONDUCT:
- Adheres to Tribe’s and Program’s confidentiality and personnel policies.
- Be available for local and out of the area travel as required for job related training and various activities.
- Attends all required meetings, trainings and functions.
- Be polite and maintain a priority system in accepting other job-related duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Report as required by Federal, State, County, local and Tribal regulations, laws and directives.
- Provide direct primary care services to program patients; complete all charts within 72 hours of patient contact.
- Demonstrate age-specific competency in working with infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, adolescents, early adult, young adult, middle adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provide advice to health committees including CHS Managed Care, Medical Records and ACQI.
- Assist medical staff in the development and training of educational programs for staff, patients, and other agencies as deemed necessary.
- Provide direction and oversight to the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program when appropriate; apply for and receive DEA X number and participate in MAT Program to help reduce opioid addiction.
- Provide medical services and other health care-related services in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the Karuk Tribe’s Service Area.
TRIBAL PREFERENCE POLICY:
In accordance with the TERO Ordinance 93-0-01, Tribal Preference will be observed in hiring.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:
It is the policy of the Karuk Tribe to provide preference in hiring to qualified applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces with honorable or under honorable conditions.
CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled
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