Physician

Locations: Mt. Pleasant, MI

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:Salary Negotiable

Open Period:4/19/2024 until filled

Summary:I.H.S. & N.H.S.C. Loan Repayment Eligible Clinic.

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit. SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day-to-day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work.

Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community-based organization, and we understand your family life is important, it's important to us too. Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include:

New Year's Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working. Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus, you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Contractual employees receive 40 hours of contractual management leave on top of regular accruals of annual and sick leave. Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%. Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy. Cost of Single person $52.77 bi-weekly, Two Person $124.31 bi-weekly, Family Contract $ 158.85 bi-weekly.

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Duties:Essential Duties and Responsibilities: •Provide acute, chronic and preventive care. •Interview and examine patients; review past medical history; and request and/or perform diagnostic test and examinations necessary to obtain all possible information for each case. •Order and/or perform screening, diagnostic tests and procedures. Interpret results and analyze data to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental health problems. •Provide after hours, weekend and holiday telephone coverage for Nimkee Clinic Patients. •Provide periodic and/or regular visits to Andahwod Continuing Care Community & Elder Services, Saganing Community Center and make home visits as scheduled. •Ensure communicable disease control within the tribal community through screening, treatment, education, follow-up, reporting, and documenting cases.•Assist in stabilizing patients in emergency situations, including life-saving emergency procedures and crisis intervention in preparation for transport to the hospital.•Provide patient education, recommended treatments to promote the health and prevention of disease. •Participate in various meetings as assigned.•Collaborate with staff to plan, coordinate and implement specialty programs and clinics.•Prescribe and review medications, and make appropriate dosage adjustments. •Provide current and up-to-date documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to Indian Health Service standards and established clinic guidelines. •Refer patients requiring care for specialty services and/or services unavailable at Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center.•Provide medical/clinical supervision for Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. •Assist with facilitation, participation and mentorship of medical students, Physician Assistant students, and Family Nurse Practitioner students. •Participate in and conduct quarterly general and focused peer reviews for quality assurance. •Comply with the indicators and guidelines of the Clinical Reporting System (CRS)/Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA); assist with analysis of the data to improve patient care. •Participate in quality improvement/assurance processes to improve patient services and care. •Comply and follows standards as set for by the accreditation organization.•Attend continuing medical education conferences to keep updated on medical knowledge, new practices and obtain required CME's. •Adhere to patient confidentialit

Qualifications:•Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. •Current board certification in specialty. •Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position. Desired Qualifications: •Two years' experience working in an outpatient or clinic setting.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements: •Medical License for MD or DO in the State of Michigan. •Michigan and DEA Controlled Substance License or ability to obtain upon hire. Ability to obtain HIPAA Certification, Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, BLS Certification and Safety Training within thirty days of hire. •Native American preference shall apply to all positions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of physician principles, practices and procedures in providing comprehensive health program in clinic, home and community environments. •Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. •Knowledge and understanding of current principles, methods, and procedure for delivery of medical care within designated area of medical sub-specialty. •Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. •Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. •Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise. •Knowledge and skills necessary to assist in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served. •Knowledge of moral and customs of the ethnic group within the area and the ability to generate an appreciation of cultural differences. •Knowledge of drugs and biological effects, and the desired effect on treatment of disease. • Knowledge and ability to interview and provide counseling in preventive health care on nutrition, common illnesses, child growth and development patterns, mental health, etc. •Knowledge and familiarity with the mandatory reporting requirements under the Indian Child Protection Act, with regards to suspected incidence of child abuse or child neglect. •Skill in treating patients with tact, courtesy, and respect. • Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. •Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. •Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. •Ability to work both independently

Work Type:Permanent, Full