Physician (0.40 FTE), Family Medicine

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Preference in hiring and employment is given to applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and are (1) enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, (2) legally married to enrolled members of these tribes and meet residency requirements, or (3) enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes.

About the Role

This position provides comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services in full-scope Family Medicine practice with optional Obstetrics. The physician is responsible for diagnosing, preventing, treating, maintaining, and rehabilitating patients, acting as a senior attending or expert. The role requires recognition and knowledge of diseases and injuries necessitating referral, including complex or difficult-to-identify cases.

Qualifications

• Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO).
• License: Current and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any U.S. state, territory, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Board Certification: Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice.
• Experience: Completion of three (3) years of accredited residency training in Family Practice.
• Credentialing: Must become a credentialed member of the TCRHCC Medical Staff.
• Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Positive working relationships with others.
  • High ethical standards with no history of complaints.
  • Reliable, dependable, and consistent attendance.
  • Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Trustworthy, collaborative, and willing to share information.
  • Mentorship to colleagues and staff.
  • Effective response to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Above-satisfactory performance in job interviews, demonstrating ability to perform essential job functions.
  • Successful completion of background checks, reference checks, fingerprint clearance, physical examinations, and other screenings.
  • Submission of accurate and complete employment-related documents, applications, resumes, and references.

Mental and Physical Effort

• Physical:
  • Frequent walking, sitting, standing, reaching, occasional bending, and kneeling.
  • Ability to write, hear (for cardiac examinations), and see well for diagnostic purposes.
  • Sensory requirements: near vision, normal speech hearing, telephone use, depth perception, occasional far vision, color vision, and fine detail observation.
• Mental:
  • Frequent interaction with emotionally disturbed patients.
  • Ability to work evenings regularly and handle rural medicine stresses.
  • High stress tolerance, decision-making under pressure, concentration, flexibility, patience, and adaptability to shift work.
  • Ability to manage anger, fear, or hostility calmly and handle multiple priorities in stressful situations.
  • Occasional work in close or crowded areas.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed in a clinic setting with common exposure to infectious diseases.
• Frequent exposure to chemical agents, occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases, temperature/humidity extremes, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

• Interview and examine patients, review medical history, medications, diet, and perform or request diagnostic tests.
• Make preliminary diagnoses, prescribe or provide treatment, or arrange for specialized care or referrals.
• Provide emergency care to stabilize patients and admit/care for hospitalized patients as needed.
• Perform or assist with office-based procedures and manage cases that do not require referral.
• Provide total patient care, including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services.
• Conduct outpatient clinics, review patient observations, and modify treatment plans as indicated.
• Educate and counsel patients and family members.
• Provide prenatal care, deliver infants (with consultation as needed), and arrange postpartum care.
• Refer patients to contracted medical or healthcare facilities and ensure timely follow-up care.
• Prepare and maintain accurate medical records, dictating clinical reports and correspondence.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals (e.g., Community Health Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers) to coordinate patient care.
• Train, teach, and supervise medical students and residents.
• Serve as an active member of TCRHCC and participate in assigned committees.
• Ensure legible handwriting and use of Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Responsible for EHR data entry pertinent to patient care.
• Participate in departmental workflow or testing teams related to EHR or other initiatives.
• May be assigned to work in clinics at different locations (e.g., Tuba City, Sacred Peaks, Lechee, Bodaway Gap).
• Ensure proper use of PPE (e.g., face masks, gloves, gowns, N95 respirators, eye/face shields) and follow CDC guidelines for donning, doffing, and disposal.
• Complete routine cleaning and decontamination tasks for surfaces contaminated by communicable diseases.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.