Job Description

Performs medical duties according to credentials and privileges. Participates on committees, participates in educational and community activities, and assures Cherokee Nation Health Services objectives are met. Fulfills a variety of administrative and patient care responsibilities related to podiatric medicine.

Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Elicits and records information about patient medical history and services as patient advocate in the clinical setting. Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Orders or executes various tests, analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition. Administers or prescribes treatments or drugs. Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment. Performs medical job duties within the chosen specialty according to credentials held by employee and privileges granted by Cherokee Nation. Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Participates or chairs assigned committee meetings. Participates in community health fairs. Provides education to schools and/or community organizations. Maintains educational requirements. Assures Cherokee Nation Health Services objectives are met. Adheres to professional ethical standards. Supervises assigned staff according to Cherokee Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures and any other applicable rules, regulations and guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages 1 to 2 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 1 to 4 employees in the Health. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Doctoral degree as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM); no substitutions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

No additional experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

An individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems and Database software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be licensed to practice podiatry in the State of Oklahoma and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certifications and/or pediatric advanced life support (PALS). Must be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Oklahoma Board of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD). Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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