Location:
Santa Ynez, CA Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:
• Tribal
Salary Range:
$275,000 to $325,000 / Per Year
Open Period:
1/30/2026 until filled
Summary:
• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Employee Assistance and Wellness Support • Health Care FSA • Dependent Care FSA • Voluntary Supplemental Benefits • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Vacation • Paid Sick Leave • Holidays • Personal Days
At the direction of the Medical Director, the Pediatrician provides comprehensive medical services for pediatric patients, regardless of gender within scope of training. Services include preventative care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, vision/hearing, womens health, family planning, prenatal services, nutrition. Physician may be used in a variety of locations depending upon the need of the organization. No hospital call or rounds. The Pediatrician may be asked to provide phone on-call services, supervise Physician Assistants and Nurses, and provide training to resident physicians or physician extender students.
More info about area:
https://sythc.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties:
• Facilitates the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers, and other healthcare personnel. • Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served (i.e., well-child exams and same-day sick visits). • Obtains and evaluates patients health history and performs physical assessments of patients using techniques of observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion • Able to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings. • Performs general wound care for superficial wounds, including laceration repair, incision, drainage, and biopsies as needed. • Reviews patients lab reports, EKGs, x-rays, charts, and results of other tests. • Recognizes and manages conditions outlined in Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic (SYTHC) protocol manuals. • Decision making authority to independently handle patient cases, including those with multi-system medical problems. • Prescribes and dispenses medications and controlled substances within the jurisdiction of the physicians state license and DEA prescribing authority, orders and adjusts selected medications, therapies, and diagnostic procedures according to protocol. • Identifies resources available within the community to help patients and families and provides guidance on how to utilize the resources. • Documents all patient visits, follow-ups, treatment plans, diagnoses, etc. into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in an efficient, accurate, and succinct manner. • Adheres to domestic violence and child, dependent, and elder abuse protocols. • Maintains and adheres to confidentiality and privilege communication protocols (e.g., patient, employee, clinic, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as set forth by SYTHC.
Qualifications:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, or equivalent degree from a foreign school equivalent to accredited schools in the U.S. • Must possess unrestricted current licensure to practice medicine in the State of California as issued through the Medical Board of California. • American Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics. • Possession of a current valid CPR certification. • Strong commitment to mission, policies, and goals of the Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic. • English-Spanish bilingual skills are highly desirable. • Proficiency with computers, including EHR systems, and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Outlook. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret forms, grants, and documents. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to effectively present and communicate information to the Medical Director, Executive Director of Tribal Health Clinic, and/or Health Board as needed. • Willingness to receive continuing education training (some travel required). • Native American hiring preference applies.
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
SYTHC - PED 1
Who May Apply?
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
Get Details & Apply:
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