Physician – Residency Program

Definition

The Core Faculty Physician is hired and employed by SRPMIC HHS with approval of the Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program Director. Reporting to the Primary Care Service Line Chief who also serves as the Residency Program Site Director, this position serves in a dual role as both a residency core faculty member and a practicing physician, providing high-quality, patient- and family-centered medical care while supervising, teaching, and mentoring family medicine residents in accordance with ACGME standards.
This role collaborates with HonorHealth residency leadership to develop curriculum in Indigenous health, community-based care, health equity, and culturally responsive clinical practice. The Core Faculty Physician will participate in longitudinal ambulatory training, resident didactics, and competency-based education. They also engage in resident assessment, scholarly activity, and residency program administrative duties.This job class is treated as FLSA exempt.

Examples of Tasks

1. Education & Curriculum

• Develop, implement, and maintain an organized, effective residency curriculum.

• Ensure residents receive comprehensive experiential learning across all ACGME competency domains.
• Participate in didactics, journal clubs, conferences, and clinical teaching sessions; prepare and deliver lectures.
• Promote and model professionalism, evidence-based care, cost-effective practice, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with HonorHealth residency leadership to develop curriculum addressing Indigenous health, historical trauma, health equity, and culturally responsive care.

2. Resident Supervision & Evaluation

• Supervise residents in clinical settings and assess clinical performance and progression, with appropriate oversight for patient care and safety.
• Provide timely written evaluations and feedback.
• Serve as faculty advisor and mentor to assigned residents.
• Write letters of recommendation for residents and students.
• Serve as a role model for high-quality family medicine practice.

3. Scholarly Activity

• In addition to mentoring residents in their scholarly efforts, faculty are expected to demonstrate scholarly activity through one or more of the following:

4. Program Participation & Leadership

• Attend faculty meetings, committee meetings (e.g., CCC, APEC, recruitment), and faculty development activities.
• Participate in program evaluation, accreditation processes, and ACGME faculty surveys.
• Engage in joint SRPMIC–HonorHealth residency governance and communication activities.

5. Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to SRPMIC HHS patients, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management.
• Serve as attending physician for residents providing care at SRPMIC sites.
• Supervise resident documentation and complete required supervisory notes.
• Examine patients with residents per ACGME, CMS, and payer supervision requirements.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries; prescribe medications and therapies; order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Counsel patients on preventive care, lifestyle, diet, and disease management.
• Refer patients to specialists and coordinate care with multidisciplinary providers.
• Participate in community health initiatives, public health programs, and quality improvement activities.
• May provide obstetric care and perform procedures within scope of training and privileges.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.

6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Primary Care Service Line Chief/Residency Program Site Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of family medicine principles, preventive care, and chronic disease management
• Knowledge of Indigenous health issues and cultural factors affecting health outcomes
• Knowledge of Public health principles and community-based care delivery
• Knowledge of Behavioral health, addiction medicine, and interdisciplinary care models
• Knowledge of Medical center and clinic operations, regulatory and documentation requirements

• Skill in clinical diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan
• Skill in teaching, mentoring, and resident evaluation
• Skill in communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Skill in scholarly writing, research, and quality improvement methodologies

• Ability to deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care
• Ability to teach and supervise residents in clinical and educational settings
• Ability to maintain accurate electronic medical records
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and clinical/educational demands
• Ability to work collaboratively with tribal leadership, staff, and community members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with SRPMIC policies and regulations

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Family Medicine residency program
• Minimum of three (3) years post-residency clinical practice or equivalent academic experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a residency training environment preferred.
• Experience working with Native American or Alaska Native populations preferred.
• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a university in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant’s graduation, or

• A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Eligible for or active, unrestricted Arizona medical license with no board actions or sanctions
• Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM)
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS certification (ACLS and/or PALS preferred)

Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filing the position.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test. A tentative offer of employment, if any will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts
• Subject to SRPMIC policies regarding employees working with minors. Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working with Children”.
• Must subscribe to and uphold the mission, values, and cultural principles of SRPMIC.
• New hires in clinical roles must present valid BLS certification (Healthcare Provider BLS for clinicians) prior to the first day of patient care.
• Ensures all patient information is kept confidential and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and SRPMIC HHS policies and procedures.

“SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer” Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Employee Benefits Overview

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, designed to enhance your quality of life both at work and at home. Below is a summary of the benefits available to SRPMIC employees. Plan details and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire and are subject to change.

Health Care Benefits

SRPMIC provides medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in standard plans. These benefits represent a significant part of your total compensation.

Medical: Choose from three plan options to fit your needs—the Low Deductible Plan, the Mid-Deductible Plan, and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). As a self-funded plan, SRPMIC directly covers the cost of medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision services for all participants.

Dental: Enjoy nationwide access to the Humana Dental PPO/Traditional Preferred network, offering flexibility and choice in selecting dental care providers.

Vision: Coverage is provided through Davis Vision, including eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses. Members also benefit from discounted rates on additional eyewear and services.

Life Insurance: All eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a fully paid basic term life insurance policy with a matching accidental death benefit.

Retirement Plans

SRPMIC supports your long-term financial goals through multiple retirement plan options:

401(k) and Roth Plans: Eligible employees can participate in both pre-tax and post-tax retirement savings plans. SRPMIC contributes 5% of your compensation to the pre-tax 401(k) and matches up to 3% of your salary deferral contributions.

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS): Available to eligible certified police officers and firefighters.

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS): Available to Salt River School educators.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): A retiree HRA with Health Equity, which is a tax-advantaged employer-funded account that retired employees (Age 55+) can use for qualified medical expenses, including some premiums, and out-of-pocket expenses such as copays and deductibles.

Paid Leave & Holidays

Annual & Sick Leave: Employees accrue separate balances for sick and annual leave each pay period. Sick leave may be used for personal or family illness and medical appointments, while annual leave covers vacation or personal time.

Holidays: SRPMIC observes 15 paid holidays each year, including two discretionary holidays and one day of birthday leave.

Other SRPMIC Paid Benefits

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

SRPMIC offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program through SupportLinc, available at no cost to employees, their dependents, and household members.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

WellPath Wellness Program: A voluntary wellness initiative that encourages healthy living and rewards participation with incentives. Available to all employees and their dependents.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Administered by HealthEquity, FSAs allow you to pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Health Savings Account (HSA): Available to employees enrolled in the HDHP.

Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance: Employees may purchase additional life and accidental death coverage for themselves and their dependents.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): SRPMIC is a qualified employer under the PSLF program. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

At SRPMIC, we value our employees and are proud to offer benefits that support your health, well-being, and future.