Physician - Primary Care

Primary Care Physician


DEPARTMENT:Wassaja Memorial Health Center

SUPERVISED BY: Medical Director

DEFINITION & PURPOSE:
Provides medical care, diagnosis and treatment to patients of the Wassaja Memorial Health Center insuring quality and appropriateness of medical care provided at both the clinic and by outside vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examines patients to determine nature of illness/problem; orders and evaluates medical tests; orders and prescribes medicines and treatments appropriate to the situation; assesses treatment results and determines success of treatment; monitors patient progress; consults with other health care professionals; responds to requests from families to provide information and assistance; provides medical and treatment education and information.

Responds to outside requests for patient information; writes referral letters; provides medical consulting advice to other departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation; participates in the drafting and review of clinic department policies and procedures; recommends medical-related training of staff.
REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:
•Knowledge of the principles and practices of medical diagnosis, treatment and prescribing drugs;
•Knowledge of accreditation and performance improvement requirements and duties;
•Knowledge of available medical services and programs;
•Knowledge of medical research techniques and sources utilizing books and electronic research systems;
•Skill in assessing and diagnosing complex medical and related symptoms;
•Skill in applying medical treatment plans to individual cases;
•Skill in performing and applying medical research findings to appropriate cases;
•Skill in effectively and efficiently managing a high patient care case load consisting of a variety of medical situations;
•Skill in utilizing a computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; experience with electronic health records is a plus.
•Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with other departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, other local, state and Federal agencies, contractors, vendors, patients, their families and other interested parties.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
1) A current unrestricted physician license to practice medicine in the State of Arizona. 2) Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in a Primary Care specialty. 3) Current unrestricted Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Controlled Substance Registration Certificate licensed to prescribe drugs by the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency

PAY RATE To be determined (DOE)

POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full-Time

OPEN DATE:August 2, 2006
CLOSE DATE:Until Filled

SUBMIT RESUME/CV TO:
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Human Resources Dept.
Attn: Recruiter
PO Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Phone: 480-816-7117
Fax: 480-816-0419
Email: [Click here for email]

INDIAN PREFERENCE:
Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.

WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN
AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK
WHICH WILL REQUIRE FINGERPRINTING