Physician

Nooksack Indian Tribe; Deming (WA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid leave

Job summary

Nooksack Indian Tribe is seeking a licensed physician to deliver medical services in an outpatient clinic, providing compassionate care to patients and supporting families within the Tribal community. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain a balanced caseload, typically up to 12 patient visits per day, while upholding high standards of care, documentation, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications include MD, active WA license, and 3–5 years outpatient experience, with

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current and unrestricted Washington medical license.
• Pass alcohol/drug test at hire and periodically.
• Pass extensive criminal background check.
• 3–5 years experience as a physician in outpatient setting.
• Commitment to continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Practice medicine within license, training, and credentialing.
• Provide outpatient patient assessment and care planning.
• Educate patients on prevention and wellness.
• Coordinate hospital admissions when needed.
• Prescribe medications and therapies as appropriate.
• Maintain detailed medical documentation and records.
• Communicate with care team to ensure high-quality care.
• Uphold HIPAA and federal policy requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Prioritization

Communication

Cultural humility

Education

MD (Medical Doctor)

Residency completed

Job description

• Competitive salary DOE; COLA and merit increases as approved.
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death and Disability – Equal to one year’s salary.
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) and up to 4% Employer Contribution Match
• Paid Leave: Annual, Sick, Bereavement, Cultural, Jury Duty
• Holidays and Closures: Approximately 22 holiday and administrative closures annually.

JOB SUMMARY

Demonstrate compassion, respect and caring while providing medical services for safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families. Work collaboratively with all other healthcare members toward the best outcomes for patients and the Tribal community. This position supports a balanced and appropriate patient caseload, with a target goal of no more than 10 patient visits per day, to promote quality care, provider well-being, and meaningful patient connection. The Physician contributes to a hope-driven culture and helps maintain a healthy, respectful work environment within Nooksack healthcare spaces.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Licensed Medical Practice: Practice medicine within the scope of license, training, and credentialing.
• Standards of Care: Practice medicine in accordance with current standards of care and quality criteria adopted by the clinic.
• Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Patient Education and Prevention: Provide ongoing support, education, and referral to patients regarding diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Hospital Admission Coordination: Admit patients to an outside acute care facility when needed for special care and treatment.
• Medication Management: Dispense and prescribe pharmaceuticals and/or written prescriptions.
• Treatment Plan Communication: Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans.
• Minor Procedures: Carry out minor surgical procedures within the scope of practice and credentialing.
• Public Health Reporting: Report births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
• Home and Emergency Care: Make house and emergency calls to attend to patients unable to visit the clinic.
• Medical Documentation: Maintain detailed notes as legal documentation of treatment beneficial to other health care providers or professionals.
• Care Team Communication: Communicate with medical and non-medical staff to support high-quality care and treatment.
• Health Education and Outreach: Promote proper health education to patients, staff, and the community on an ongoing basis.
• Health Programs and Events: Participate in creating, presenting, and monitoring health programs or events as appropriate.
• Orientation and Teamwork: Participate actively in orientation programs for new staff regarding Nooksack Indian Tribe policy, philosophy, health center functions, and procedures to encourage effective teamwork.
• Tribal and IHS Knowledge: Maintain working knowledge of local Tribal and Indian Health Services.
• Clear Communication: Communicate clearly and legibly, orally and in writing.
• Healthy Clinical Environment and Caseload: Support a healthy, hope-centered clinical environment by maintaining an appropriate daily patient caseload, generally not to exceed 12 patient visits per day, while ensuring safe, compassionate, and timely care.
• Policy and HIPAA Compliance: Adhere to applicable federal policy requirements and comply with federal HIPAA regulations.

PREFERENCE

• Indian Preference Policy applies to this and all positions with the Nooksack Indian Tribe.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to be considered for this position:

• Awarded degree of Medical Doctor (MD).
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Washington.
• Must pass alcohol/drug test at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• Must pass extensive criminal background check at time of hire and periodically thereafter.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

• Graduate of Accredited Medical School with degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD).
• Completion of Accredited Residency.
• Must have 3-5 years experience working as a Physician in an out-patient setting.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills with continuing education.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• Demonstrated competency in leadership and management skills.
• Ability to respond to demanding and complicated patient situations.
• Maintain concise, timely and accurate confidential records of patients.
• Ability to prioritize patients according to their medical needs.
• Ability to solve difficult problems.
• Strong decision-making and practical skills.
• Practice all medical services within a framework of cultural humility and respect for Tribal community preferences

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.):

• Sensory: Frequent speaking; constant hearing; constant near and far vision; frequent depth perception, peripheral vision, color accuracy, color discrimination and touch.
• Physical: Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension. Frequent torso/back static position, stooping, bending and twisting. Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation, pinch, finger dexterity, supination/pronation, wrist flexion and ability to operate hand controls. Occasional sitting. Constant standing and walking. Frequent crouching/squatting and occasional climbing of stairs and ramps.
• Mental: Must have the ability to learn and prioritize multiple tasks within the scope and guidelines of this position and its licensure requirements, many requiring extremely complex cognitive capabilities.

I have read and understand the position requirements as stated above, and further understand that occasionally I may be instructed to perform duties that are not listed above but are relative to my position.