Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Negotiable

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Staff Physician is responsible for medical consultation, advice and treatment of all patients of the Seneca Nation Health System (SNHS).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Participates in Care Teams, provides direct clinical care to patients of the Medical Unit in accordance with established medical practices. Will be available for night, weekend and holiday call as assigned and necessary to ensure proper continuity of care.
• Participates in the continued development, implementation and maintenance of all medical policies, procedures and protocols necessary for a quality ambulatory health care program.
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant care components as appropriate and follows up on results.
• Works in conjunction with Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner as assigned.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement measures involving on-site clinical care and referred contract health care. Attends Quality Improvement meetings and participates in decision-making processes.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies for patient care and operations management in conjunction with Department administrative staff. Monitors performance and quality standards, identifies and analyses deficiencies and recommends corrections.
• Helps coordinate the development of preventative health care programs in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
• Participates in the learning and usage of the EMR system.
• Participates in peer review for mid-level providers and other staff physicians providing on-site clinical services. This review process will also include recommendations for the establishment of policies, procedures and control measures for Purchased Referred Care referrals made by all clinical providers.
• Monitors and evaluates patient volume and ensures efficient patient flow.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in his / her field of expertise.
• Maintains all patient files in accordance with Department guidelines, the Privacy Act of 1974 and complies with HIPAA.
• Shall provide in-service training to Department staff and community member on medical issues and shall assist in program development as requested.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and SNHS.
• Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health Systems mission statement. Will promote SNHS in a positive manner.
• Participates and completes all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Promotes cooperative staff efforts with Nurses, Pharmacists, Care Collaboration Unit and other allied health professionals to provide, maintain and assure high quality patient care.
• Promotes and participates with PCMH policies and procedures.
• Provides care through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of both physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration of decision-making during treatment plan developments, empowerment of patients by recognizing and building upon individual strengths, as well as recognizing and respecting the diversity of cultural backgrounds and sensitivity.
• Adheres to agreements set forth in employment contract.
• Participates and cooperates in the re-credentialing process with the Contracting and Credentialing Coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Disclaimer : The information in this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.