Physician, SSM, 2026

Indian Health Service

Sault Sainte Marie, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Family Medicine, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Licensing Compliance, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Nursing, Operations, Osteopathy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Privacy Regulations, Standards of Care, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
LOCATION
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Location:

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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@saulttribe.net Phone: (906) 632-5203, Ext. # 43664

The Staff Physician, under the direction of the Medical Director, Physician Supervisor, and/or Clinic Manager, is responsible for providing direct patient care services at our Sault Tribe Health Clinics located in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The position assists in maintaining the daily operations of the clinical settings to meet patient medical needs or expectations. The position is responsible for medical decisions or care provided to patients on a daily basis and providing medical oversight and assistance to nursing personnel assigned to your patient care team.

Job Announcement Flyer:

Physician SSM.pdf [pdf - 126.81 KB]

Duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Provides routine & diagnostic medical examinations and treatment. • 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. • Refers patients to specialty care, as indicated. • Maintains competency and renders broad-based care within their scope of services and generally accepted standards of care. • Provides direction and assistance to personnel assisting in the care of patients. • Follows privacy act guidelines as established by HIPAA & other privacy regulations.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree is required. Professional Certification required; prefer Family Practice Certification but will consider Pediatrics or Internal Medicine Certification.

Experience: No 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. Must have no previous suspension or revocation of license. DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) License or ability to obtain within six weeks of hire required. BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR Pro (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pro) Certification or ability to obtain date-of-hire required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification is preferred. 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 #:

Physician, SSM2026

Who May Apply?

US Citizens

Get Details & Apply:

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About the Company

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