Supervisory Physician (Administration) - DHA Job in Kayenta, AZ

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Native Americans

  Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Duties

This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MPP) procedures. This position is opened until filled. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-KA-12559832-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements.

NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.

As a supervisor, incumbent is responsible for overseeing the operation of all clinical activities at KHC and the position is identified as the organizational title of Clinical Director. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. The incumbent:

• Exercises overall supervisory responsibility and accountability for the planning, development, organization, integration, and evaluation of clinical services for the Service Unit. Collaborates and coordinates with the heads of other departments to initiate collaborative teamwork, communication, and foster working relationships.
• Advises the CEO on requirements or problems existing between clinical services and other activities and develops and implements corrective actions as appropriate. Reports on progress and resolution of problems in achieving objectives.
• Works on a day-to-day basis with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), Director of Quality Management (DQM), Administrative Officer (AO), HPDP Coordinator, and IHHC Health Systems Administrator (HSA), and other key staff members with the responsibility of fully participating in top management discussions, decisions, policy making, and sharing full accountability in management actions.
• Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all appropriate information related to each case. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes, or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. Bases decisions upon information obtained, professional medical knowledge, skills and prescribed policies and procedures. Makes notes of observations to be incorporated into clinical records. Provides urgent and emergency care as required.
• Responds to acute emergency interventions, working closely in consultation with members of other medical departments as deemed appropriate by the clinical problem. Works with allied health professionals, i.e. Community Health, Navajo Nation Public Health Nurse(s), Counseling Services, Licensed Medical Social Services, Health Educators, etc., in the management of the patient's medical, psychological, and social problems.
• Assesses, monitors and coordinates the SDPI grant funding reporting or delegates such responsibility to a qualified member of the clinical staff.
• Resolves Purchased & Referred Care (PRC) patient referral issues between referring physician, medical staff, nursing personal at KHC, and physician(s) in other IHS and non-IHS facilities. Reviews PRC cases to ensure the program operates within IHS Medical Priority guidelines and funding allowances.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.


You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

1. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
2. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
3. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly. .
4. Complete the assessment questions.
5. Verify all required documentation is included in your application package.

Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.

If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

~ ~ ~ Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ ~ ~