Title:  Physician                                                                                                                                   Range:  TBD

Program: Medical Staff                                                                                                                       Status:  Exempt-Professional

Housing Priority:  1                                                                                                                             Covered:  Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Licensed physicians provide clinical care for patients living in the Northwest Arctic Borough and Pt. Hope, Alaska. When necessary, subspecialty consultation is usually obtained from specialists in Anchorage and/or Fairbanks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide primary medical diagnosis and treatment for outpatients and inpatients at Maniilaq Health Center.
2. Conduct village field clinics and provide radio call coverage.
3. Provide emergency/trauma coverage including medevac escort when necessary.
4. Maintain patients' clinical records.
5. Share ER on-call duties, as well as weekend and holiday duties with other physicians.
6. Attend to committee assignments and any clinical or administrative meetings necessary for Health Center function.
7. Provide clinical support/supervision for advanced practice providers when necessary
8.  Specific duties and responsibilities are also delineated in employment agreements and privileging approvals through the Medical Staff and Board.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. M.D. or D.O., from accredited medical school. Unrestricted Physician License (Commissioned Corps-any state including Puerto Rico).
2. Board Eligible/Board Certified.
3. Credentials and privileges approved by Maniilaq Medical Staff and Board of Directors.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.