Physician; Emergency Medicine

Overview

Job Summary Performs medical duties according to credentials and privileges. Participates in committee activities, educational and community activities and assures Cherokee Nation Health Services objectives are met.

Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Elicits and records information about patient medical history and services as a patient advocate in the clinical setting. Examines patient to determine general physical condition.

Orders or executes various tests, analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient s condition. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition. Administers or prescribes treatments or drugs. Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment. Performs medical job duties within the chosen specialty according to credentials held by the employee and privileges granted by Cherokee Nation.

Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases. Conducts physical examinations to provide the information needed for admission to a school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage. Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for the prevention of disease. Participates in or chairs assigned committee meetings. Participates in community health fairs. Provides education to schools and/or community organizations.

Maintains educational requirements. Assures Cherokee Nation Health Services  objectives are met. Adheres to professional ethical standards. Supervises assigned staff according to Cherokee Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures and any other applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines. Maintains HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times and protects all personal health information as it relates to patient data. May be assigned additional duties as a Medical Director or Supervisor of a clinic, specialty, or health program.

Duties as Medical Director or Supervisor may include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide strong leadership and medical direction for the assigned clinic, specialty, or health program by planning, developing and coordinating with the Executive Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director. Monitors and ensures the professional staff delivers services of scope, quality, and quantity consistent with Cherokee Nation policies and procedures. Coordinates, designs, and delegates activities and functions to professional staff. Provides direction to staff in matters of departmental operations.

Submits required reports and maintains records. Review medical emergency transports and medication errors. Assures that regular medical staff meetings are held. Elicits and records information about patients  medical history and serves as a patient advocate in the clinical setting. Participates or chairs assigned committee meetings and participates in community health, i.e. health fairs, educational speeches to community organizations and/or schools.

Other duties may be assigned.

Directly supervises 1-2 employees in Health Services. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Doctoral degree as a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO); no substitutions.

Experience Requirement At least two (2) years of experience in a related field.

Computer Skills An individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems and Database software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Oklahoma and maintain…