Pediatrician

• Mental Health: Embedded Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialists for mental health support
• Medication Management: Integrated Pediatric Pharmacists to optimize medication management
• Dental Care: On-site Pediatric Dental Services to promote oral health
• Breastfeeding Support: Lactation Consultation for breastfeeding support
• Developmental Care: Pediatric Developmental Specialists to assess and guide developmental milestones
• Care Coordination: Dedicated RN Case Managers to provide care coordination and support for children with complex medical needs

Call Schedule & Coverage

• Option for a four-day workweek to support work-life balance
• All federal holidays observed with clinic closure

Advanced Technology & Support

• Comprehensive electronic management records (EMR) system - Transitioning to EPIC EMR in 2025
• Our team consists of 13 dedicated pediatric providers working collaboratively to deliver exceptional care
• Access to embedded behavioral health specialists, pediatric pharmacists, dental services, lactation consultants and developmental specialists
• Dedicated RN Case Managers to assist with complex patient needs
• Nurse Practitioner or PA support during hospitalist weeks
• Access to journal club and professional development opportunities

Teaching & Research Opportunities

• Work with residents and medical students who are frequently part of our care team
• Participate in a monthly journal club to discuss the latest advancements in pediatric medicine
• Engage in quality improvement and research projects to further First American pediatric health

Exceptional Benefits Package

• Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity (non-RVU based incentive program)
• Insurance
  • 100% paid medical and dental for physician
  • 95% paid coverage for entire family
  • Federal Tort Malpractice coverage at no cost
    
• Generous Time Off
  • 120 hours vacation
  • 13 annual holidays (includes birthday)
  • Unlimited sick leave accrual
  • 80 hours continuing medical education (CME) with the option to 56 hours as flexible annual leave hours
    
• Financial Benefits
  • 401K with 5% employer match
  • $3,500 annual CME allowance
  • Receive up to $700 in guaranteed reimbursement for professional society membership dues
  • Oklahoma license cost reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Additional Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Board eligible (BE) required, board certified (BC) preferred
• Active Oklahoma state licensure or eligibility
• Passion for education, mentorship and clinical excellence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care
• For a detailed list of qualifications and requirements, please review the full job description tab

How to Apply

This posting represents an open recruitment effort. While there are no immediate vacancies at this time, we are actively building our talent pipeline in anticipation of future openings.

If you would like to be considered for future positions, please complete the form below and upload your CV or resume and cover letter (cover letter is optional). Please enter an email address you check regularly, as this will be our primary method of communication when positions become available. Qualified candidates who express interest will be considered for positions as they become available. We encourage interested pediatricians to submit their credentials now to be among the first considered when opportunities arise.

This position is located within the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) in the Ada Primary Care Clinic located in the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC), or in the Satellite Health Clinics located in Ardmore, Purcell and Tishomingo. The purpose of this position is to perform specialty medicine dealing with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
• Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
• Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made
• Greets and engages with a smile
• Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
• Protects the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy
• Transfers care as appropriate utilizing the SBAR system
• Acts as a consultant to other physicians
• Ensures continuity of care
• Provides comprehensive medical services in pediatric care
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other. rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Maintains clear and complete employee health records

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy

Experience:

• 3 years directly related experience

Licenses:

•  Board Certification in Pediatrics
• Pass general background check
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration Number
• Unrestricted Medical License
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Working Conditions:

• Potential exposure to biohazards
• Potential exposure to contagious diseases
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Operate surgical tools
• Sitting up to 50% of shift
• Standing up to 100% of shift