Physician
Apply NowCompany: U.S Government
Location: Burney, CA 96013
Description:
Summary:
Pit River Health Service, Inc.(PRHS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) ambulatory health clinic first established in 1979. The purpose of PRHS is to serve the community and to primarily focus on the American Indian population. Services offered: Medical, Dental, and behavioral health services, transportation, outreach, and senior nutrition services. PRHS has two clinics, one is located at the base of the Burney Mountain in Burney,Ca and the other is located on the Pit River Tribal reservation in Alturas, Ca. We are open to take Native and non-Native patients and accept Medi-Cal, Partnership, Medicare, and most private insurances. We value all our patients and as our mission statement says we provide the highest quality healthcare services to them.
This position provides high quality medical care by examining patients and determining the appropriate treatment plans illness or injuries. The incumbent conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services.
Duties:
1.Reviews records and detailed medical history from patients including current physical ailments or illness, past medical history, medication reconciliation, review of systems, family history, social history, allergies, comprehensive physical examination, laboratory interpretation, and assessment/plan. 2.Determines appropriate diagnosis and prescribes specialized treatment plans. 3.Issues orders for needed lab work and evaluates lab results. 4.Explains diagnosis and treatment plan to patient in order to educate the patient on their illness, its implications, probable outcomes and prevention. 5.Prescribes medications and provides comprehensive administration instructions to the patient. 6.Requests further medical evaluations as necessary and make referrals in the appropriate clinical situation. 7.Responsible for continuity of patient care, referrals for specialty care, patient placement, and utilizing community resources. 8.Maintain all required medical licensing and certification in good standing and current. 9.Complete all necessary charting and other assignments per policy. 10.Maintain a written agreement with the Family Nurse Practitioner (s) regarding standardized procedures of care in the absence of the Chief Medical Officer. 11.Provide consultation for Family Nurse Practitioner(s) when Chief Medical Officer is not present in the clinic. 12.Provide in-service education for appropriate medical staff. 13.Participate in all required staff, provider and committee meetings as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. 14.Participate in continuous quality improvement projects as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. 15.Be able to drive to satellite clinic in Alturas, CA as part of a rotation, and be willing to work in a mobile clinic when/if assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. 16.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
1.Graduate of an accredited medical school. 2.Licensed to practice Medicine in any state of the U.S., completion of an ACGME approved residency, preferably Board Eligible/Certified in Family Medicine. 3.Proficient in the use of electronic health records systems; preferably RPMS. 4.Working knowledge of associate health profession i.e., dental services, mental health services, nutritional services, etc. 5.Must possess active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification. 6.X-waiver certification to prescribe MAT services, preferred. One year to obtain if provider does not have. 7.Experience in communicable disease response in the outpatient setting preferable. 8.Must be culturally sensitive to Native American traditions, and customs of the community and members served. 9.Experience working with underserved communities. 10.Preference will be given to Native Americans in accordance with P.L. 93-638. 11.Be willing to submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening tests. 12.Must possess a current BLS, PALS, and ACLS card before starting employment.
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
16_Staff Physician
Who May Apply?
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
Get Details & Apply:
https://www.pitriverhealthservice.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Pit River Health Service, Inc.(PRHS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) ambulatory health clinic first established in 1979. The purpose of PRHS is to serve the community and to primarily focus on the American Indian population. Services offered: Medical, Dental, and behavioral health services, transportation, outreach, and senior nutrition services. PRHS has two clinics, one is located at the base of the Burney Mountain in Burney,Ca and the other is located on the Pit River Tribal reservation in Alturas, Ca. We are open to take Native and non-Native patients and accept Medi-Cal, Partnership, Medicare, and most private insurances. We value all our patients and as our mission statement says we provide the highest quality healthcare services to them.
This position provides high quality medical care by examining patients and determining the appropriate treatment plans illness or injuries. The incumbent conducts examinations, assesses and evaluates symptoms, determines conditions, and prescribes medical treatment or services.
Duties:
1.Reviews records and detailed medical history from patients including current physical ailments or illness, past medical history, medication reconciliation, review of systems, family history, social history, allergies, comprehensive physical examination, laboratory interpretation, and assessment/plan. 2.Determines appropriate diagnosis and prescribes specialized treatment plans. 3.Issues orders for needed lab work and evaluates lab results. 4.Explains diagnosis and treatment plan to patient in order to educate the patient on their illness, its implications, probable outcomes and prevention. 5.Prescribes medications and provides comprehensive administration instructions to the patient. 6.Requests further medical evaluations as necessary and make referrals in the appropriate clinical situation. 7.Responsible for continuity of patient care, referrals for specialty care, patient placement, and utilizing community resources. 8.Maintain all required medical licensing and certification in good standing and current. 9.Complete all necessary charting and other assignments per policy. 10.Maintain a written agreement with the Family Nurse Practitioner (s) regarding standardized procedures of care in the absence of the Chief Medical Officer. 11.Provide consultation for Family Nurse Practitioner(s) when Chief Medical Officer is not present in the clinic. 12.Provide in-service education for appropriate medical staff. 13.Participate in all required staff, provider and committee meetings as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. 14.Participate in continuous quality improvement projects as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. 15.Be able to drive to satellite clinic in Alturas, CA as part of a rotation, and be willing to work in a mobile clinic when/if assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. 16.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
1.Graduate of an accredited medical school. 2.Licensed to practice Medicine in any state of the U.S., completion of an ACGME approved residency, preferably Board Eligible/Certified in Family Medicine. 3.Proficient in the use of electronic health records systems; preferably RPMS. 4.Working knowledge of associate health profession i.e., dental services, mental health services, nutritional services, etc. 5.Must possess active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification. 6.X-waiver certification to prescribe MAT services, preferred. One year to obtain if provider does not have. 7.Experience in communicable disease response in the outpatient setting preferable. 8.Must be culturally sensitive to Native American traditions, and customs of the community and members served. 9.Experience working with underserved communities. 10.Preference will be given to Native Americans in accordance with P.L. 93-638. 11.Be willing to submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening tests. 12.Must possess a current BLS, PALS, and ACLS card before starting employment.
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
16_Staff Physician
Who May Apply?
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
Get Details & Apply:
https://www.pitriverhealthservice.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov