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Locations: Sault Sainte Marie, MI Type:Tribal Salary Range:Salary Negotiable Open Period:3/4/2026 until filled Summary:For further information and how to apply, contact directly: Sault Tribe Health Division HR Department Contact: Sarah Zimmerman, Employment szimmerman@ Phone: (906) 632-5203, Ext. # 43664 Job Announcement Flyer: Duties:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following) • Plans the type and extent of medical services at our Health Centers. • Acts to allocate resources and as medical budgetary liaison with clinic managers. • Facilitates hiring of new medical staff - interviews, selection, contract negotiation, and orientation to health program. • Provides direct patient care medical services as defined and approved through the Professional Staff Organization privileging and credentialing process, including age-specific health promotion and disease prevention services. • Provides a wide range of medical and health services, including assessment of patients, diagnosis, and treatment, evaluating the effectiveness of care, and changing or modifying treatment. • Develops and implements all medical goals, policies, and procedures and reviews/approves all nursing policies and procedures. Establishes or adopts clinical practice guidelines for all medical and nursing services. • Takes the lead role in the AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) accreditation process, remains up-to-date with clinical aspects of accreditation and related policy and process requirements, completes mock surveys, visits Tribal facilities with the surveyor, and assists the Health Division in achieving and maintaining program accreditation. • Provides supervision of anesthesia and surgical procedures. • Represents Health Division at Sault Tribe Health Board, Board of Director meetings, and other Tribal programs needing medical input or direction and meetings with external agencies, e.g., health departments and local hospitals. • Leads on multiple grants through community health as an active part of the leadership team. • Evaluate the quality of medical services and adequacy of equipment, personnel, and working accommodations through inspection and/or review of reports. Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS: Education: Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree required. Family Practice Certification required. Experience: Five years of experience as a licensed practicing physician required. Five years of supervisory experience required. Certification/License: License to practice as a Physician (MD or DO) in the State of Michigan or ability to obtain by date of hire required. DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) License or ability to obtain within six weeks of hire required. Must have no previous suspension or revocation of license. BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR Pro (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pro) Certification or ability to obtain by date of hire required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and be insured by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing. Work Type:Permanent, Full Announcement #:Medical Director, SSM2026