Position Summary
The Catawba Nation Health System is seeking a dedicated Family Medicine Provider to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive, and patient-centered care for families and individuals of all ages.
This role focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions while building long-term relationships with patients and families.
The Family Medicine Provider will manage acute and chronic conditions, promote wellness, and maintain detailed, accurate patient records.
This position reports to the Director of Clinical Operations.
Essential Functions
An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Patient Care: Conduct patient interviews, physical examinations, routine check-ups, health assessments to diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, acute and chronic disease management, and treat illnesses, injuries, and conditions across all age groups.
- Preventive Medicine: Provide preventive care services, including routine health check-ups, screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle education.
- Treatment Planning: Develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications, and order/interpret laboratory tests and imaging studies.
- Chronic Disease Management: Manage conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses.
- Collaboration & Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and care teams to coordinate patient care. Refer patients to specialists as needed and collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and support staff to coordinate care. Collaborate with tribal health programs, public health nurses, and community outreach teams to address population health priorities.
- Educate: Offer culturally sensitive counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, preventive care, and disease management. Participate in community health events, wellness fairs, and educational workshops.
- Documentation: Maintain timely and accurate patient medical records in compliance with HIPPA and Catawba Nation Health policies using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and follow clinical guidelines.
Why join our team
- Opportunity to serve and make a lasting impact in a close-knit tribal community.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off and CME (Continuing Medical Education) allowance.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
- Access to traditional cultural events and community gathering.
This position description is not an exhaustive listing of the expectations associated with the role and additional tasks may be assigned as needed by management. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources team. Catawba Indian Nation reserves the right to amend this job description.
Catawba Indian Nation exercises INDIAN PREFERENCE:
Tribal Government Positions
Native American (Indian) preference applies to this position pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, 25 U.S.C. § 5301 et seq.; the Indian Reorganization Act, 25 U.S.C. § 5116; and other applicable federal and tribal laws, consistent with the sovereign authority of the Catawba Indian Nation.
Gaming Commission Positions
Native American (Indian) preference applies to this position pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq.; applicable regulations of the National Indian Gaming Commission at 25 CFR Chapter III; the Indian Reorganization Act, 25 U.S.C. § 5116; and other applicable federal and tribal laws, consistent with the sovereign authority of the Catawba Indian Nation.
Background checks and drug screening are requirements for employment.