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Summary of Functions: The Physician will provide out-patient professional medical services to patients of all ages in a rural setting. As Director of Medical Services, the physician will provide direct oversight of the medical clinic and medical team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care in a responsible, respectful and caring manner; obtain medical histories, provide medical screening and evaluation, establish diagnoses, order lab and other studies, analyze reports and findings, arrange consultations, administer and provide treatments and medications, and provide prevention services in an outpatient clinic. Perform telephone consultations with patient, family, and/or specialists, coordinating care as indicated.
• Provide ongoing treatment, education, and coordination of care for the chronically ill patients and families as appropriate.
• Be available on-call or after hours as needed.
• Electronically document all patient visits, telephone contacts and treatments no less than 24 hours following the patient visit. Review and sign all reports of labs, x-rays/other studies, consultant reports and transferred medical records. Regularly update each patient’s chart as indicated.
• Refer patients to specialists when the patient’s medical needs are beyond the limits of the physician; coordinate referral services with other medical practitioners or medical facilities and with other appropriate Kalispel Department of Social Services staff to assure quality care.
• Develop standard operating procedures and carry out medical team training to ensure continuous quality improvement of the clinic.
• Be available for consultation by mid-level medical practitioners or other clinic staff; provide expertise, recommend actions and/or organizational changes for best delivery of patient care. Oversee work of mid-level medical practitioners as needed. Serve as liaison and advisor to professional personnel regarding patients and programming issues; provide specialty services and clinics per program directives and needs.
• Coordinate with the clinic business office and tribal information technology services for electronic health records/database management to monitor clinic standards and quality improvement.
• Maintain close communication with Healthcare Administrator about clinic needs and complex patient care issues. Comply with deadlines, stay current with organizational updates, and provide reports as requested.
• Maintain records in compliance with professional, federal and other applicable guidelines; ensure compliance with accrediting agencies and organizational policies; prepare reports, evaluations and data as requested; participate in committees to enhance patient care and professional growth.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in treating the wide range of outpatient medical conditions through ongoing continuing education.
• Provide excellent customer service by returning calls promptly, following up thoroughly, and maintaining positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees as directed; comply with credentialing requirements, assist in oversite of the clinic’s administrative needs. Provide staff in-service and conduct patient and community education classes as directed.
• Develop and coordinate specialty clinics, including but not limited to diabetes, women/men’s wellness, well-child, elder care, and immunizations.
• Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Additional Functions

• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will supervise the medical team including: Registered Nurse, CMA, On-Call CMA, Mid-Level Providers, Locum Tenens and all other medical staff.

Qualifications

• Washington licensed MD or DO with specialty in Internal Medicine/Family Practice with current DEA number.
• Knowledge and skill in providing primary care to patients of all ages; three years prior experience preferred.
• Board certification preferred.
• Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) experience.
• BLS certification or obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Must have valid driver’s license with insurable record.
• Must pass background check and credentialing process.
• Knowledge of history, culture and health needs of Native Americans preferred.
• Must possess the ability to work independently in a rural setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to handle conflict and crisis professionally and computer literate.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a clinical setting.
• Occasional travel to and from Spokane and Usk, WA.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Extended sedentary periods; extensive computer use; repetitive motion of hands and wrists.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, carry, and move items up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional out-of-town travel to meetings and conferences.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Immunization/CPR

• May be required to submit to yearly PPD and must maintain current CPR certification.
• May be required to obtain and maintain ACLS certification.
• Hepatitis A & B vaccinations required.

Conflict Of Interest

All employees shall refrain from any private business or activity which might cause their personal interest to conflict with or affect the impartial discharge of their duties. Employees must be free of any activity or interest that could interfere with their responsibilities.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Government Administration