Medical Doctor in Presque Isle, Maine

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SUMMARY OF POSITON: The Medical Director (MD)/Primary Care
Provider is responsible for the direct and comprehensive primary,
preventive and therapeutic medical Ocare 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.

EDUCATON (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 current and valid
unrestricted Maine license (or 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 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 acceptable form in the
electronic medical record.

Makes diagnosis and decisions concerning 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. cough 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 psy hological care in emergencies and in
the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide
comfort, reduce stress and to 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, adjusts medication dosages as appropriate to the patient’s
response.

Assesses, plans and is involved in meeting the health needs of 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, pre-natal care, parenting, women’s health, men’s
health, adolescent health or employee health. Adapt