What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF PHYSICIAN (HOSPITALIST) position at Indian Health Services?
Location: Fort Defiance, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $191,256 to $321,334 / Per Year Open Period: 5/2/2022 to 12/31/2025 Summary: FORT DEFIANCE, AZ – The hiring freeze on all Federal civilian employees within the Executive Branch of the United States President's Office does not apply to Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. This exemption is in accordance with the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638 (1975), which grants Indian tribes the authority to contract with the Federal government for programs serving tribal members and other eligible individuals. FDIHB, Inc. participates in the Indian Health Services Scholar and Loan Repayment Program, utilizes Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) malpractice coverage, and operates as a multi-state licensure healthcare system. Interested candidates (FM & IM Physicians, Dentists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, General Surgeons, Mid-Level providers and Registered Nurses) can view current job openings on the FDIHB, Inc. Careers Page at https://www.fdihb.org/careers.
This position serves as Staff Physician (Hospitalist) who performs diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients. DISCLAIMER: Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. Applicants must meet the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws. For full consideration, completion of an online application is mandatory, click on hyperlink provided and give as much details as practically required. Please send an updated CV to Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org. Job Announcement Flyer: 2025_IHS Posting.pdf [pdf - 8057.29 KB] Duties: Provides all necessary Hospital Medicine care services to adult patients who have been admitted for inpatient services. Ensures referred and assigned patients are properly and efficiently admitted and receive appropriate and responsive medical care according to their condition, symptoms and diagnosis. Provides timely consultation to requesting physicians and other hospital services. Provides assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management necessary referral for consultation. Responsible for care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment and when appropriate, determination of readiness for discharge for hospitalized patients. Contacts and consults with patient pertinent medical contacts to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans. Provides day to day patient contact, rounding, and care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the inpatient care team. Completes all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. Maintains a positive work culture with outside departmental teams and aligns this work with other Hospital Medicine initiatives. Completes effective and timely verbal communication with the patients primary care physician at various stages during the process, such as admission, care conferences with families, change in patient condition and upon discharge. Documents patient diagnosis, treatment, orders and clinical progress properly and correctly in order to allow for proper and correct billing. Advises hospital and assists with the implementation of approved evidence-based best practices, protocols and pathways to result in improved quality of care. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job to ensure appropriate maintenance of all privacy related issues. Participates in Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE). Works on a regularly assigned rotation or call back basis to provide continuity of medical services during evenings, nights, holidays and weekends as needed. Provides phone coverage for the primary care clinic outside normal clinical hours. Performs other duties as assigned to include Primary Care Clinic participation as needed. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE: No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as identified in the education qualifications listed below. EDUCATION: Completion of an accredited Medical School Program. Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency Program. Board Eligible or Board Certification by an approved American Specialty Board. Active, unrestricted Medical License from any U.S. State or Territory. Please email degree or transcripts to: Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: MEDICAL-STAFF001091 Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.fdihb.org/careers Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $191,256 to $321,334 / Per Year Open Period: 5/2/2022 to 12/31/2025 Summary: FORT DEFIANCE, AZ – The hiring freeze on all Federal civilian employees within the Executive Branch of the United States President's Office does not apply to Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. This exemption is in accordance with the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638 (1975), which grants Indian tribes the authority to contract with the Federal government for programs serving tribal members and other eligible individuals. FDIHB, Inc. participates in the Indian Health Services Scholar and Loan Repayment Program, utilizes Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) malpractice coverage, and operates as a multi-state licensure healthcare system. Interested candidates (FM & IM Physicians, Dentists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, General Surgeons, Mid-Level providers and Registered Nurses) can view current job openings on the FDIHB, Inc. Careers Page at https://www.fdihb.org/careers.
This position serves as Staff Physician (Hospitalist) who performs diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic services to hospitalized patients. DISCLAIMER: Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. Applicants must meet the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws. For full consideration, completion of an online application is mandatory, click on hyperlink provided and give as much details as practically required. Please send an updated CV to Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org. Job Announcement Flyer: 2025_IHS Posting.pdf [pdf - 8057.29 KB] Duties: Provides all necessary Hospital Medicine care services to adult patients who have been admitted for inpatient services. Ensures referred and assigned patients are properly and efficiently admitted and receive appropriate and responsive medical care according to their condition, symptoms and diagnosis. Provides timely consultation to requesting physicians and other hospital services. Provides assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management necessary referral for consultation. Responsible for care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment and when appropriate, determination of readiness for discharge for hospitalized patients. Contacts and consults with patient pertinent medical contacts to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans. Provides day to day patient contact, rounding, and care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the inpatient care team. Completes all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. Maintains a positive work culture with outside departmental teams and aligns this work with other Hospital Medicine initiatives. Completes effective and timely verbal communication with the patients primary care physician at various stages during the process, such as admission, care conferences with families, change in patient condition and upon discharge. Documents patient diagnosis, treatment, orders and clinical progress properly and correctly in order to allow for proper and correct billing. Advises hospital and assists with the implementation of approved evidence-based best practices, protocols and pathways to result in improved quality of care. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job to ensure appropriate maintenance of all privacy related issues. Participates in Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE). Works on a regularly assigned rotation or call back basis to provide continuity of medical services during evenings, nights, holidays and weekends as needed. Provides phone coverage for the primary care clinic outside normal clinical hours. Performs other duties as assigned to include Primary Care Clinic participation as needed. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE: No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as identified in the education qualifications listed below. EDUCATION: Completion of an accredited Medical School Program. Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency Program. Board Eligible or Board Certification by an approved American Specialty Board. Active, unrestricted Medical License from any U.S. State or Territory. Please email degree or transcripts to: Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: MEDICAL-STAFF001091 Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.fdihb.org/careers Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Salary : $191,256 - $321,334
