Physician - Outpatient Family Practice

Sign On Bonus and Relocation for Eligible New Hire

We are seeking a Physician/MD/DO to deliver primary medical care to a wide variety of NVIH patients at our Chico East Avenue clinic location. They will be responsible for caring for patients of all ages, maintaining accurate and current patient records and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The successful candidate will work with a team to assist in delivering premium care to each and every patient.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide direct medical services to program patients.

2. Provide assistance in establishment, review and revision of Medical Department protocols, policies and procedures.

3. Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationship with ancillary

medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community.

4. Evaluate abnormal laboratory studies, X-rays and other tests and prescribe

treatment as necessary.

5. Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if

problem cannot be treated in-house.

6. Work in conjunction with other Medical Clinic personnel in providing ongoing

health education and information on preventative medicine.

7. Participate in providing initial obstetrical services and refer patients for obstetrical care and delivery.

8. Assist in Clinical staff in quality assurance and peer review.

9. Responsible for obtaining necessary continuing medical education credits. A

significant portion of which should be specifically relevant to Indian Health issues.

10. Keep medical licensor, DEA registration and CPR certification current.

11. Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical Department.

12. Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager.

13. Other duties as assigned by Medical Director.

Indian Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keyword: Physician / MD / DO - Sign-On Bonus and Relocation for Eligible New Hire
Required Experience:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Licensed California Physician (Board Certified in Family Practice preferred).

2. Two (2) years clinical experience in direct delivery of primary care.

3. Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.

4. Current DEA registration.

5. Current CPR

Benefits:

• Sign On Bonus and Relocation for Eligible New Hire
• Low patient/provider ratios
• No on-call or weekends
• 401k with employer match
• Loan Repayment Options
• Generous PTO Accrual
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• Supplemental Provider benefits

From: Northern Valley Indian Health