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.

Position Summary This position provides comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services in full scope Family Medicine practice with Obstetrics optional. The physician requires the recognition and knowledge of diseases and injuries, which require referral including those which are difficult to discover or identify. Assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, prevention, therapy, maintenance and rehabilitation of patients in the capacity of a senior attending or expert.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Must have a Medical Degree, MD or DO

License

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

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

Credentialing
Must become a credentialed member of the TCRHCC Medical Staff

• 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
• 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, medications, diet and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. May admit and care for hospitalized patients.
• Provides emergency care as required to stabilize patients. Performs or assists with office-based procedures.
• Provides definitive management in all medical categories for cases that do not require referral. Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients under his/her care. Conducts outpatient clinics making observation appropriate to the outpatient; underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. Reviews the patient’s medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and patient observations.
  
  Modifies regimen as indicated.
• Educates and counsels patients and family members as required.
• May provide prenatal care and counseling, and may deliver infants, obtaining consultation as deemed necessary, and provides or arranges for postpartum care.
• Refers patients to appropriate contracted medical or other healthcare facilities, provides full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided here. Assures the provision of timely follow-up care.
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