We are currently looking for a(n) Physician-Pediatrics-Claremore located at the Claremore Hospital.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs medical duties according to credentials and privileges. Participates in committee activities, participates in educational and community activities and assures Cherokee Nation Health Services objectives are met.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Elicits and records information about patient medical history and services as a patient advocate in the clinical setting. Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Orders or executes various tests, analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition. Administers or prescribes treatments or drugs. Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment. Performs medical job duties within the chosen specialty according to credentials held by the employee and privileges granted by Cherokee Nation. Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases. Conducts physical examinations to provide the information needed for admission to a school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage. Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for the prevention of disease. Participates in or chairs assigned committee meetings. Participates in community health fairs. Provides education to schools and/or community organizations. Maintains educational requirements. Assures Cherokee Nation Health Services' objectives are met. Adheres to professional ethical standards. Supervises assigned staff according to Cherokee Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures and any other applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines. Maintains HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times and protects all personal health information as it relates to patient data. May be assigned additional duties as a Medical Director or Supervisor of a clinic, specialty, or health program. Duties as Medical Director or Supervisor may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide strong leadership and medical direction for the assigned clinic, specialty, or health program by planning, developing and coordinating with the Executive Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director. Monitors and ensures the professional staff delivers services of scope, quality, and quantity consistent with Cherokee Nation policies and procedures. Coordinates, designs, and delegates activities and functions to professional staff. Provides direction to staff in matters of departmental operations. Submits required reports and maintains records. Review medical emergency transports and medication errors. Assures that regular medical staff meetings are held. Elicits and records information about patients' medical history and serves as a patient advocate in the clinical setting. Participates or chairs assigned committee meetings and participates in community health, i. e. health fairs, educational speeches to community organizations and/or schools
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Doctoral degree as a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO); no substitutions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT At least two (2) years of experience in a related field.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems and Database software.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc. ,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Oklahoma and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certifications and/or pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.
Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations and maintains strict confidentiality of patient information.
