Role: Locum Tenenes Family Physician
Location: Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center - Sonora, CA
Pay: $160/hr flat (1099 rate.)
Website: https://tmwihc.org/
Contract Length: 13 weeks, 6 months, 12 months + mutual agreement to extend multiple years.
Commute: 1 hour from Yosemite National Park, 2 and a half hours from San Fransisco and San Jose.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Essential functions include but are not limited to the following)
The Physician (MD/DO) is responsible for providing direct patient care, including performing examinations, diagnosing conditions, and delivering appropriate treatments. This includes prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and referring patients to specialists when necessary. Physicians must also ensure proper documentation and compliance with billing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Additionally, they are responsible for supervising mid-level providers, such as Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, to ensure clinical protocols are followed.
Collaboration is a key component of the role. Physicians are expected to work closely with other healthcare providers and support staff to coordinate patient care effectively. This involves educating patients and their families about treatment plans, preventive care, and recovery options. Physicians also collaborate with community resources, such as local hospitals and mental health providers, to manage complex cases requiring specialized or emergency care.
Physicians must actively engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with medical advancements and techniques. Participation in continuous quality improvement initiatives is essential to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, they may be required to take part in on-call services and community outreach efforts, providing healthcare education and services to the broader population.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Doctor of Medicine. Graduation from an accredited medical or osteopathic school.
Completion of residency program in a relevant specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine).
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in specialty.
Valid medical license, DEA certification, and BLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within a Native American Health Care Clinic environment.