Physician, M.D. (Board Certified) in Los Angeles, California at United American Indian I Inc

Found in 1974, United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) is the only Urban Indian Organization in Los Angeles County, proudly serving as a home for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Through our healthcare facility and culturally centered programs, we provide essential physical, behavioral, and spiritual health services—helping individuals stay connected to their Tribal heritage and traditions.

For over 50 years, UAII has grown to become the largest nonprofit provider of health and human services for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Los Angeles, home to the nation’s largest Urban Indian population. Our dedicated team delivers compassionate care that supports daily healing, resilience, and the continued strength of our communities.

UAII is committed to uphold Indigenous values in all aspects of our work. It guides our actions, relationships, and responsibilities, ensuring that we serve our communities with integrity, respect, and accountability.

Core Principles

• Respect for Relatives – I will honor the dignity of all people, recognizing that every individual is a relative deserving of respect, compassion, and care.
• Community Responsibility – My work is not only for individual benefit but for the collective well-being of our communities, present and future.
• Cultural Integrity, I will safeguard and uplift Indigenous languages, traditions, and cultural practices, ensuring they remain central to our organizational life.
• Reciprocity We give back in balance with what we receive, fostering mutual trust and accountability in all relationships.
• Stewardship – I will act as a caretaker of our communities, resources, and environment, mindful of the impact of our decisions on future generations.
• Truth and Transparency – I will communicate honestly and openly, ensuring clarity in our commitments and accountability in our actions

Job Summary

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII), is seeking an experienced Board-Certified Physician to serve as a clinical leader responsible for delivering high-quality primary and preventive care while providing oversight and guidance to clinic staff. This role supports UAII’s mission by advancing culturally responsive healthcare for American Indian and Alaska Native communities and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards.

Reports to: Executive Director, Healthcare

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership and oversight for all Healthcare clinic staff.
• Ensure alignment with UAII’s mission, Indigenous values, and organizational priorities.
• Provide medical services to the patients of CCHC, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide quality medical care.
• To stabilize and refer, when necessary, patients presenting to office in need of urgent care regardless of whether the patient falls within the category normally seen by that physician.
• To examine and treat any patient assigned to another provider or assist in the triaging and rescheduling should that other provider be unable to attend or complete their office duties for emergency reasons.
• To complete the patient charts according to the usual accepted standards of the medical practice and according to the specific requirements set forth by the medical record criteria requirements.
• To assist in obtaining lab specimens from their patients should difficulty be encountered in obtaining such specimens.
• To complete administrative projects as assigned by the Executive Director.
• To complete any requirements needed to maintain a medical license, board certification or admitting privileges at the hospital to which they admit their patients.
• To participate in the on-call schedule as set forth by the Clinic Supervisor.
• To serve as preceptor for medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistant students, and residents as assigned by the Executive Director.
• To be familiar with and adhere to all of the medical offices policy and procedure manuals.
• Serving as supervisory physician for the mid-level providers regarding family or internal medicine and State regulatory requirements.
• Compliance and regulatory expectations: HIPAA compliance, HRSA/FQHC (if applicable), OSHA safety compliance (partially covered), State and federal healthcare regulations
• Continually advise administration of any issues that may impact the practice.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Graduate from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
• Completion of an accredited residency.
• Board certification or board eligible in specialty.
• Unrestricted license to practice within California.
• Valid DEA.
• PALS or NRP, ACLS may be required
• Experience working in an Urban Indian Organization (UIO) or Tribal health program.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Department of Public Health (DPH) systems.
• Experience with EHR systems, particularly eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Knowledge of Indigenous governance, community engagement, and culturally informed care models.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques of medical and health care.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of medical diagnosis.
• Ability to keep all Medical and DEA License, CME, etc., current.
• Ability to know how to listen, as well as how to explain complicated conditions or procedures to someone with no medical background.
• Must have the analytical skills to review symptoms and test results and determine a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
• Good interpersonal skills are needed in communicating clearly and compassionately with patients and their families.
• Ability to stay abreast of new techniques, new equipment and be contemporary with the latest medical discoveries.
• Practice using sound medical judgment and adhere to all ethical considerations of the practice of medicine.
• Know limitations and seek consult when advisable.
• Work productivity must demonstrate quality outcomes (HEDIS, UDS)- these will be needed for FQHC: patient satisfaction, care coordination, Provider productivity benchmarks
• Effectively work patients into their schedules as the caseload demands and respond to a variety of unforeseen daily circumstances, including emergency care of patients.
• Leadership competencies: leadership and team development, cultural humility in practice, decision-making and conflict resolution, collaboration with community stakeholders
• Ability to see patients in a timely and efficient manner, staying reasonably on time for scheduled appointments throughout the day, unless exceptional circumstances occur.

Cultural Expectations

UAII is a Native-led organization committed to Indigenous values, community accountability, and culturally grounded service. The Board-Certified Physician must demonstrate cultural humility, respect for Tribal sovereignty, and a commitment to advancing the health and wellbeing of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Benefits

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

· Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans

· Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

· Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

· HSA, FSA

· 403(b) Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Match

· Employee Assistance Program

· Bereavement and Jury Duty Paid Leave

· Employee Wellness Program

· Paid Vacation - 15 days (first 2 years)

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job:

This is a fully on-site position, and the successful applicant will be expected to work on-site daily.

Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Because of occupational exposure to aerosol transmissible diseases, employees are strongly encouraged to receive annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations to not only protect their health, but also the health of our colleagues and the community. In the absence of the recommended vaccinations, employees are advised to wear a mask at all times while on company premises as a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of illnesses.

Potential occasional exposure to low dose radiation hazards, hazardous chemicals and body fluids and waste. Personal protective equipment provided. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Work is performed in a health clinic setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Will work with blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under federal, state, or local law. UAII is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UAII is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.