PHYSICIAN FT

Job Purpose:

The Family Practice Physician reports to the Chief Medical Officer. The purpose of this position is to perform duties of a medical physician and abide by the physician’s oath when providing care to SCIHP patients in a team based, collaborative, patient centered medical home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Take appropriate history, perform physical examination of patients, order relevant diagnostics and deliver appropriate therapy according to standard medical practice.
• Referral for examination and consultation to other providers when problems are unfamiliar or outside scope of practice.
• Supervision of PA’s and NP’s according to the standardized procedures defining their scope of practice.
• Some training of support staff.
• Rotate on-call duties during the week and on weekends with other providers.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through peer review, participation in Quality Improvement Program, and collaboration with peers in case review/management panels.
• Assure quality and safety by adhering to PCMH principles, including teamwork, evidence-based medicine, CQI, and active participation of patients in decision making.
• Nursing home visits on agencies patients.
• Punctual participation in departmental, organizational meetings, and committees as assigned.
• Maintain legible, accurate, and timely completed notes on clinic patients in S.O.A.P. style in the Electronic Health Record.
• Maintain problem lists, medication profiles and health maintenance on all clinic patients.
• May participate in outreach clinics to Kashia or Point Arena.
• Respectful, timely and collegial communication with all staff.
• Demonstrate exemplary professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Maintain credentialing by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to, California Medical License, DEA License, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A current License by the Medical Board of the State of California. Hold a current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (DEA).
• Current CPR certificate.
• Eligible for hospital privileges.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and historical context of the Native American community.

**Why Work for Us?**SCIHP is a place where patients are treated with respect, dignity, compassion, and enables strong and trusting relationships with providers and staff. SCIHP offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes low-deductible medical insurance, flexible spending account, along with employer-paid dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP). 401k Retirement (3% non-elective safe harbor contribution, matching tiers based on years of service, up to 6%) *eligibility requirements apply*

How to Apply

Submit your application to Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.

Attention: Human Resources Department
Address: 144 Stony Point Road, Room 2209, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Email: [email protected] Fax: (707) 526-1016

Application Form: Available online at www.scihp.org/human-resources

When applying under Indian Preference, please include valid documentation of eligibility with your application materials.