Family Practice Physician

Job description

Serves as the Family Practice Physician for the Pueblo of Sandia Health Center. The Family Practice physician shall also function as the medical director in the absence of the Medical Director. May be assigned special projects on behalf of the medical director and in assistance to the medical director to ensure quality care for all patients and the success of the medical clinic.
Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Education and Experience
Required:
1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent
2. Completion of an accredited medical school
3. Ten (10) years of medical experience in an outpatient family medical clinic including pediatrics obstetrical/gynecological, urgent care, geriatrics, and non-emergency care.
Note: Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation may substitute for the required education and experience listed.


License/Certifications/Registrations
1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
2. The following license and/or certifications are required prior to employment start date:
• Board certified or eligible in Family Practice or Urgent Care Medicine. If Board eligible, certification must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire.
• A permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in New Mexico.
• Current medication dispensing license (DEA)
• CPR card
3. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630
4. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

• Provides general medical services that include general diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic services to patients in an Ambulatory Clinic setting.
• Specific duties include assessment of patient’s physical status, ordering appropriate tests for diagnostic purposes, interpretation of clinical information, and development of a treatment plan.
• Provides general professional guidance to all medical clinical staff to ensure continuity of care between provider and other departments.