Health - Physician

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Michigan; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation expenses

Job summary

The Staff Physician will provide direct patient care at Sault Tribe Health Clinics in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan under medical leadership. He/She will supervise nursing staff, guide daily clinical operations, and make medical decisions to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities include routine examinations, broad medical services, and referrals when needed, with adherence to HIPAA privacy guidelines and clinic policies. A valid Michigan license and medical credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO required; license to practice in Michigan.
• Experience: No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and diagnostic medical examinations and treatments.
• Assess patients, diagnose and treat, monitor outcomes, adjust care as needed.
• Refer patients to specialty care when indicated.
• Maintain competency and practice within standard of care.
• Provide direction to nursing staff and protect patient privacy per HIPAA.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Team leadership

HIPAA compliance

Education

MD or DO degree

State Michigan license to practice

DEA license (obtain within 6 weeks)

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS & RELOCATION EXPENSES AVAILABLE

The Staff Physician, under the direction of the Medical Director, Physician Supervisor, and/or Clinic Manager, is responsible for providing direct patient care services at our Sault Tribe Health Clinics located in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The position assists in maintaining the daily operations of the clinical settings to meet patient medical needs or expectations. The position is responsible for medical decisions or care provided to patients on a daily basis and providing medical oversight and assistance to nursing personnel assigned to your patient care team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides routine & diagnostic medical examinations and treatment.
• Provides a wide range of medical and health services including assessment of patients, diagnosis, and treatment, evaluating the effectiveness of care, and changing or modifying treatment.
• Refers patients to specialty care, as indicated.
• Maintains competency and renders broad-based care within their scope of services and generally accepted standards of care.
• Provides direction and assistance to personnel assisting in the care of patients.
• Follows privacy act guidelines as established by HIPAA & other privacy regulations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• All other job-related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, patients and customers and outside vendors/service providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical factors include constant standing, with the lifting of 20 pounds, and frequent lifting/carrying of 10 pounds. Use of hearing, smell, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision, typing; frequent sitting and occasional carry/lifting, pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching, manual handling, and bending. Working conditions include occasional exposure to weather, extreme cold, and wet/humidity. Potential hazards include patient contact and/or client contacts, needles/syringes, computer use, and medical and other equipment use. Personal Protection Equipment is required and must follow universal precautions.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree is required. Professional Certification required; prefer Family Practice Certification but will consider Pediatrics or Internal Medicine Certification.

Experience: No experience required.

Certification/License: License to practice as a Physician (MD or DO) in the State of Michigan or ability to obtain by date of hire required. Must have no previous suspension or revocation of license. DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) License or ability to obtain within six weeks of hire required. BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR Pro (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pro) Certification or ability to obtain date-of hire required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification is preferred. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Will be required to complete and pass pre‑employment drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Sufficient knowledge to provide primary medical care within the scope of practice required. Knowledge of outpatient medical procedures as educated and approved thru the clinical privileging process, e.g., colposcopies, IUD insertions, trigger point injections, OMT, and acupuncture preferred. Previous experience documenting in electronic records is preferred. Working knowledge of medical best practices is preferred. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Must maintain confidentiality. Native American preferred.