Medical Director/Physician

Job Title: Physician/Medical Director

Department: Health and Human Services (HHS)

Reports To: HHS Director

Location: Gun Lake Tribe Health and Human Services

Level/Status: Exempt (EX7)/Full-Time

Salary: $224,835 - $382,544

Open Date: February 26, 2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

The Physician diagnoses, treats and helps prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in Gun Lake Tribe community and its service population. The population served is diverse and includes American Indians and Alaska Natives, the employees of Gun Lake Tribe entities and eligible family members who visit the Gun Lake Tribal Health Center.

The Physician provides culturally-competent, patient-centered medical care to patients and families, serving individuals throughout their lifespan. The Physician will also serve as the Medical Director and, as such, shares in the administrative function that directly impacts medical services and collaborates with the management team in overall planning. The Physician/Medical Director assures delivery of quality services to all patients, in keeping with the philosophy, mission and goals of Gun Lake Tribe.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school in the United States
• Board Certified in clinical specialty, preferably in Family Practice
• Current State of Michigan medical license without exclusions or sanctions
• Possess waiver, certifications, and appropriate training to prescribe FDA-approved medications for the treatment of addictions including alcohol and opiates OR willingness to complete required trainings and applications within the first three months of hire
• Current DEA licensure

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates a caring and helpful attitude with patients, vendors and co-workers
• Provides direct medical clinical care to Gun Lake Tribe service population
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition
• Accurately collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results
• Consistently maintains organized electronic and physical files
• Maintains records in accordance with established policy
• Monitors patients' conditions and progress and reevaluates treatments as necessary
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients
• Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners as appropriate and when necessary
• Supervises clinical staff, including giving regular performance appraisals and constructive feedback
• Supervises medical assisted treatment of addictions including alcohol and opiates, including participating in case management as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Actively collaborates on integration of medical services into GLTHHS comprehensive services which include Behavorial Health, Community Health, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy services.
• Advises on medical clinical equipment purchases
• Leads planning for new clinical services and grants
• Provides project direction and helps to carry out grant activities and prepares reports for submission
• Collaborates and supervises clinical care provided by Nurse Practitioners and provides supervision for Physician Assistants
• Reviews patient medical charts for quality and provision of care consistent with Medical practice standards
• Signs off on charts when appropriate
• Performs or delegates responsibility for quarterly medical records review for all clinical staff focusing on quality of care
• Promotes an environment in which the medical providers retain independent judgment and responsibility in their medical practices
• Maintains, reviews, and updates medical policies and procedures annually; assists to develop policies and procedures as needed to assure quality care
• Assists in creating medical protocol standards and ensures that providers practice to the accepted standards of care
• Collaborates with health service team regarding compliance, risk, quality, safety, and improvement initiatives
• Complies with established clinical protocols, accepted standards of care, confidentiality and privacy laws and policies and procedures of Gun Lake Tribe in performing duties
• Coordinates leave and continuing education requests with HHS Director and medical providers well in advance to ensure adequate coverage of the clinic
• Maintains physician licensure, board certification and DEA license in good standing

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Dependable in both production and attendance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Treat others and their ideas with respect and dignity
• Maintain the highest standards of honesty, integrity and communication
• Build group cohesiveness and pride through teamwork
• Motivated, self-directed and assumes responsibility for actions
• Active participation in Quality Initiatives
• Cultural competence
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a self-directed and professional approach to completing daily duties
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Ability to multi-task and change priorities as needed to deliver care

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to obtain BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Occasional non-traditional hours including working evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned to meet program needs and deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel for program requirements, meetings and continuing education
• Ability and willingness to be on-call as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Has supervisory responsibility to direct daily activities of Health Practitioners and other assigned support staff.

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Tribal policies and procedures
• Supervise and educate personnel to ensure compliance with Tribal policies and procedures
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, evaluation, and discipline of assigned staff
• Manages schedules to ensure adequate coverage to meet the operational needs for the clinic (may be required to perform support staff functions in the absence of designated staff)

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position will have access to information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPAA policy rules and regulations.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians recognizes Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.

Employee Acknowledgement

I have received a copy of this job description and understand that this copy will be placed in my employee record.

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