Physician

POSTING DATE: 4-9-2025

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients in ambulatory care.  Provides medical input into policies, protocols, and procedures of the clinic.  Acts as a Medical Advisor to EMS, AODA, Mental Health, Community Health, Prevention Programs, Home Health, CHR, Ella Besaw Center, Etc.  

 

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

All employees of Stockbridge Munsee Community must meet the following qualification:

1.  Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and health screening.

2.  Must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated on job description

3.  Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record

4.  Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays

5.  Must obtain and maintain Elder/Youth License as stated on job description.

 

DUTIES:

1.       The Physician may provide medical supervision of the Nurse Practitioner as needed.

2.       Provides direct patient medical care.

3.       Prescribes appropriate medication.

4.       Prescribes medically orientated treatment regimens.

5.       Review patient charts to assure conformance with patient protocols.

6.       Provides medical education and updating of staff.

7.       Provides medical input into clinic policies, procedures, and protocols.

8.       Provide input into medication and medical supplies.

9.       Administers or prescribes treatment and drugs.

10.   Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.

11.   Completes patients’ charts using available Electronic Health Records preferable same day or max within 48 hours.

12.   Assures that prenatal and postnatal care is provided to mother and infant.

13.   Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.

14.   Conducts physical examinations.

15.   Acute and chronic disease management of patient population.

16.   Medical advisor and support for the EMS program, Mental Health, AODA Program, Community Health, Prevention programs, Home Health activities of CHN, Home Health, CHR’s, and Ella Besaw Center (CBRF’s).

17.   Active member of Quality Assurance Committee, Clinical Services Committee, Managed Care Committee, Medical Records Committee, Director meetings, etc. as assigned.

18.   Establish, review, and maintain medical standards with the aim of assuring the quality of medical care provided to clinic patients.

19.   Works closely with Medical Coders and provides and completes CPT, or Diagnosis codes, or HICPCS Codes for patient billing purposes.

20.   This shall include reviewing professional credentials and delineating the roles and responsibilities of the medical staff.  These shall be reviewed every two years in conjunction with annual staff evaluation and annual clinic patients.

21.   Assist with review of medical protocols.

22.   Participate in a peer review system which includes:

A)     Problem identification by monitoring discussions at provider meetings.

B)     Patient care protocols reviews.

C)     Quarterly medi