Physican Family Clinic - MD or DO

Prairie Band

  • Sisseton, SD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 hours ago
Description:Join Our Team as a Contract Family Physician at WWKMHCC - An Indian Health Service Facility in Sisseton, SDPrairie Band Health Services is seeking a dedicated Family Physician (MD/DO) to serve at the Family Practice Clinic at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC), an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility located in Sisseton, South Dakota. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week federal contract position starting in October, offering you the opportunity to provide primary care services to the Lake Traverse Reservation community in a meaningful and mission-driven environment.This role is ideal for physicians who are passionate about rural and tribal health, committed to cultural sensitivity, and eager to make a lasting impact through high-quality, collaborative care.Learn more about the facility and community:Position Details:
  • Full-time 1099 federal contract position
  • 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • No weekends or holidays
  • Long-term contract with potential for extension
  • Start date: October
  • Open to local and travel physicians
  • Previous IHS or government healthcare experience is a plus
  • Minimum 2 years of primary care experience treating all ages
  • Local providers are strongly encouraged to apply
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver comprehensive primary care to American Indian and Alaska Native patients across the lifespan
  • Perform physical examinations, review medical histories, and order diagnostic tests
  • Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
  • Prescribe medications and treatments in alignment with IHS formulary guidelines
  • Educate patients and families on preventive care and chronic disease management
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality, coordinated care
  • Participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to clinical documentation standards
  • Maintain infection control and patient safety protocols
  • Use the Patient Referred Care (PRC) process appropriately for referrals outside the facility
Additional Duties:
Duties may evolve based on clinic needs. Flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered care are essential.Indian Preference Exercised:
Prairie Band, LLC complies with Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This position is designated as a Tier 2 role. In accordance with Section 22-2-4(B), preference will be given to qualified candidates as outlined by Tribal policy.Apply Today
Join a collaborative, purpose-driven healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. We look forward to connecting with you.Requirements:
  • Completion of a (3) year residency program in a primary care specialty such as Family Practice, Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.
  • Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • Must be Board Eligible or Certified, Board certification in Family Medicine
  • Must have current BLS, Basic Life Support certification
  • Certification of Education - copy of diploma or transcripts
  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
  • DEA license and eligibility to prescribe medication
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in family practice
  • may require a current drivers license
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Strong diagnostic, clinical, organizational and time-management skills
  • Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
  • Must be a US citizen living primarily in the United States
  • Willingness to comply with all state and federal regulations regarding medical practice
  • must be willing to undergo a federal background check
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