Location:
Lac du Flambeau, WI Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 3/27/2026 until filled Summary: Please submit your application materials to: Human Resources Department P.O. Box 67 Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 715-588-3303 Email: hr@ldftribe.com Email: melissa.thompson@ldftribe.com
The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver primary health care services to clients, such as individuals, families, and groups, emphasizing the promotion of health, and the prevention of disease. This professional will collaborate and coordinate with nurse practitioners, family practice physicians, and other health professionals to prove a broad range of primary health care to specified populations. Job Announcement Flyer: LDF Family Practice Physician Job Description 2026.pdf [pdf - 163.37 KB] Duties: A Family Practice Physician is prepared to deliver primary health care services to clients, such as individuals, families, and groups, emphasizing the promotion of health, and the prevention of disease. This professional will collaborate and coordinate with nurse practitioners, family practice physicians, and other health professionals to provide a broad range of primary health care to specified populations. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: 1. Provide direct primary health care services to Lac du Flambeau tribal members, their families, and specific Lac du Flambeau community-based populations, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, including the management of acute and stable, chronic diseases; 2. Maintain comprehensive knowledge and skills in current primary medical and health care practices; 3. Provide occupational health-related medical examinations to Lac du Flambeau tribal employees, as well as community-based employees; 4. Perform comprehensive health assessments for all age groups, such as well child care, pre-employment physicals, WIAA sport physicals, and annual health assessments that include health surveillance for men and women; 5. Assesses and manages care for acute, minor, and episodic illnesses and injuries; 6. Provides assessment, evaluation, and management of patients with chronic or stable illnesses; 7. Collaborates with patient and family to determine physiologic, emotional and environmental needs and priorities; 8. Provide guidance to clinic staff to assure that the quality and safety of primary patient care services meet federal, state, Tribal and other regulatory agency requirements; 9. Provide services in accordance with written clinic policies and participates in the development and periodic review of the written policies governing the services PCHC furnishes; 10. Collecting and updating medical histories of patients, including medical information from patients, family members, or other health care professionals; Qualifications: Proof of degree/s from accredited, verifiable MD program and education institution. Must be a MD (unencumbered) licensed and currently registered as such by the State of Wisconsin. Must obtain and maintain applicable Board certification, or be board certification eligible to take board certification within six months of hire and successfully obtain and maintain board certification. Must have at least one year of education training and/or experience in family practice services or be willing to obtain the necessary training requirements within six months. Experience with patient electronic health record systems required. Experience in tribal health setting preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: Family Practice Physician, LDF2026 Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.ldftribe.com/pages/12/Employment/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov