FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (Full-time) Reports to: Chief Medical Officer Job Location: Pueblo of Laguna, NM POSITION SUMMARY Provide patient care services to the Pueblo of Laguna (POL) tribal and surrounding community leading the Patient Centered Medical Home Model (PCMH). Perform examinations, diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur amongst Laguna tribal members and other local communities. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Perform routine and non-routine physical examinations of patients with the evaluation of symptoms to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment of illness, conditions’, and overall health status of tribal and other community member within a culturally sensitive practice. 2. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results in consultation with patient, family members or other medical professionals. 3. Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests, perform and interpret tests and analyze records, images, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition. 4. Perform minor procedures to treat skin conditions, injuries or lacerations including sutures. Remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems. Treat skin conditions. 5. Provide care for women during pregnancy and childbirth. 6. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. 7. Explain medical procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members. 8. Refer patients to medical specialists, other practitioners or health resources when necessary. 9. Coordinate treatment plans with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care embracing the PCMH model. 10. Monitor patients' conditions’, progress, or responses to treatments. and reevaluate treatments, as necessary. 11. Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Provide health and wellness advice to patients or caregivers. 12. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff. Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals 13. Assist with the design of public or employee health program. Provide clinical advice to plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in the community for prevention or treatment of injury or illness. Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. 14. Prepare reports which include vital and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals. 15. Ensure diagnosis, care and treatment follow all protocols established for healthcare delivery program. 16. Prepare official health documents and patient records with proper and ethical coding necessary for billing of all services provided. 17. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS In performance of their respective tasks and duties, an employee of Laguna Healthcare Corporation is expected to conform to the following: 1. Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. 2. Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry. 3. Maintain all licensures and certifications required of position. 4. Interact in an honest, trustworthy and respectful manner with patients, employees, visitors and vendors. 5. Participate in medical staff meetings, departmental staff meetings, quality management activities and educational programs as required. 6. Comply with Laguna Healthcare Corporation policies and procedures. 7. Maintain a current insurable driver’s license. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: 1. Completion of Doctor of Medicine Residency program with clinical rotation including Primary Care/Family Practice. Education: 1. Doctor of Allopathic, Internal or Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 2. Foreign Doctor of Medicine Degree equivalency as accepted by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. License/Certification: 1. Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician from any state or the District of Columbia. 2. Current DEA License 3. Current BLS or ACLS certification. 4. Board Certification To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this position. 1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 2. Ability to interact with staff in a team environment focused on the PCMH model. 3. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, as well as cultural sensitivity. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and techniques of general medicine and public health, as traditionally practiced. 5. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. 6. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. 7. Knowledge of medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. 8. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to 9. prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. 10. Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. 11. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 12. Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards. 13. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. 14. Effective verbal and written communication skills. 15. Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills. 16. Proficiency in use of computer/information technology including computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include skills in RPMS or equivalent health record system. 17. Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality. 18. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information and documentation. 19. Judgment and decision-making ability. 20. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. 21. High attention to detail and accuracy. 22. Ability to perform other duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Board certification or board eligible. 2. Active affiliation with appropriate medical networks and organizations. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time. This position may be exposed to certain health risks that are inherent when working within a health center facility, such as potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, sharps, and infectious body fluids. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: The physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with patients, vendors, and staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Operation of a motor vehicle required to travel between LHC facilities and perform other assigned off-site tasks. Mental demands: There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues. OTHER Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position will have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination. Background Investigation: This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check and/or a credit report check. In addition, some positions are subject to a more extensive background check to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required background checks to qualify for this position. Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing.