Medical Doctor

Mi'kmaq Nation • Presque Isle, ME • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1245356

SUMMARY OF POSITON: The Medical Director (MD)/Primary Care Provider is responsible for the direct and comprehensive primary, preventive, and therapeutic medical care across the patient life span, i.e., geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients and their families of the Mi\'kmaq community. The MD will work autonomously as the solo provider in the facility, performing most assignments independently, and is self-directed with considerable latitude in the performance of duties. The MD resolves most conflicts and uses individual judgment and clinical judgment skills to develop new procedures, practices, and approaches to care for patients.

EDUCATION (AND PERTINENT EXPERIENCE): Officially accredited to practice as a Medical Doctor (MD) by AMA with a minimum of five years experience.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a current and valid unrestricted Maine license (or be eligible for) from the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Meet all state requirements and obtain valid Prescriptive Authority and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensure. Be BLS certified and possess a valid driver\'s license, and have access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED: Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate program activities to ensure efficient, proficient, and impacting program performance. Knowledge in Federal regulations pertaining to Community (Public) Health. Self-directed/motivated. Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team. Ability to maintain accurate and current client records. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including possessing computer literacy. Possess strong supervisory skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Regular office environment. Requires some outreach in the client\'s home. Will be required to travel throughout Aroo2ook County utilizing any agency vehicles available, or personal vehicle. Will also travel throughout the State of Maine and out-of-state, approximately 5%.

FUNCTIONS/TASKS: Conducts a health and developmental history from the patient and/or family member and performs a physical examination using palpation, percussion, auscultation, observation skills, using appropriate diagnostic instruments.

Orders and/or performs screening and diagnostic tests and procedures (lab studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, etc.) Interprets test results and analyzes all collected data, discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to identify all stages of physical, emotional or mental problems, and prioritizes health care needs; i.e. formulates a problem list. Timely documentation of data, patient assessment, and care plan in an acceptable form in the electronic medical record.

Makes diagnoses and decisions concerning the medical care needs of the patient, formulates and implements a plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribes medications, and consults with other health care providers. Provides surveillance of medical regimens for stabilized chronically ill persons, recognizing when to refer the patient to a provider for other specialists.

Identifies and manages both minor and serious acute and chronic illnesses (e.g., coughs, colds, upper respiratory infections, venereal diseases, hypertension, tuberculosis, heart disease, diabetes, etc.) in accordance with established standards of medical care and approved clinical privileges.

Performs minor surgical and invasive procedures, i.e., suture of lacerations not involving nerves or tendons, incisions and drainage of abscesses, insertion and/or removal of birth control, joint injections, toenail removal, skin biopsy, and freezing of warts.

Provides direct physical and psychological care in emergencies and in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress, and enhance the patient\'s coping ability.

Supports the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic to include prescribing, creating treatment plans, and engaging patients in counseling services.

Provides health care and preventative services to healthy individuals, including guidance in nutrition, illness, prevention, accident prevention, growth, and development.

Prescribes medications as delineated in the approved clinical privileges for a variety of symptoms and illnesses. Monitors the effectiveness of medications and adjusts medication dosages as appropriate to the patient\'s response.

Assesses, plans, and is involved in meeting the health needs of the community and group health needs, taking into consideration socio-economic, epidemiological, and cultural influences. Develops and conducts health education classes and/or specialty clinics such as immunization, well-baby, nutrition, prenatal care, parenting, women\'s health, men\'s health, adolesc

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