Staff Physician

Staff Physician

Deliver care with purpose, lead with integrity, and help shape the future of Tribal health. If you wish to be a part of the team, we encourage you to apply.

Department: Health
Position Status: Full-Time
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Join Our Mission:
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

About the Role:
The Staff Physician provides direct medical care within the Health Department of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, serving patients of all ages. Responsibilities include preventive care, immunizations, pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, health education, medication prescribing, lab ordering and interpretation, physical exams, STD screenings, women’s health, family planning, and nutrition counseling.
The provider may work in the Primary Care Clinic and occasionally in the First Generation Clinic based on organizational needs. Participation in an after-hours clinic call rotation may be required. No hospital call or inpatient rounds.
This position reflects PCI’s core values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty .

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily ambulatory clinics
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Complete charting, lab/radiology reviews, and medication refills
• Support community health activities as needed

Core Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain State of Alabama Medical License OR must possess Medical License and obtain State of Alabama Medical License within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• Three (3) years of employment experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required; residency training and fellowship will be accepted as relevant experience.
• Must maintain current professional licensure in Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain licensure within ninety (90) days of date of hire.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.
• Must be an eligible Medicare provider.
• Board Certification in medical specialty preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and electronic health records, with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Microsoft Office software and etc.
• Experience and ability to supervise professional health care workers in an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of procedure (CPT) and diagnosis (ICD-10) codes preferred.
• Familiarity with the cultural factors relative to the care of Native Americans preferred.
• Must understand Family Medical Practice standards of care and agree to compliance and documentation improvement audits by coding and billing staff, Quality Improvement Coordinator, and CMO.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Essential Competencies:

• Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and Privacy Act standards
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• High integrity, detail-oriented, and committed to quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive in improving processes, practices, and policies
• Adaptable communication style; able to assess situations and respond appropriately
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and overcome obstacles
• Demonstrates professionalism, earns trust, and serves as a positive role model and cultural ambassador

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and voluntary benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Performance bonuses and COLA increases
  • Professional insurance paid, medical license paid, professional development plans

Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.