About this opportunity
Kenaitze Indian Tribe lists this Primary Care Lead Practitioner (NP/PA) opportunity in kenai, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mid-Level Practitioner
Revision Date: 4/4/2022
Department: Primary Care
Employment Status: Full-Time
Program: Primary Care
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Primary Care Director
Schedule: Exempt
Supervises: N/A
Preference: TERO Ordinance , P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
Mid-Level Practitioner serves as a member of the clinical team to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, crisis intervention, medications, staff consultation, group visit participation, and other services as needed. Participation in panel management and population based care, participation in staff meetings, and helping guide appropriate utilization of resources is expected. This successful candidate must be a Licensed Nurse Practitioner or a Licensed Physician Assistant.
Essential Functions
Assumes a leadership role for a primary care team
Analyzes population data to identify high leverage interventions with their patient panel, plans and implements care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of the patient function
Assists in facilitating coordination of care, confers as needed or when contacted by other providers regarding care and treatment of patients, and assists in examining and treating patients
Performs comprehensive assessments of patients and the relevant systems to formulate diagnoses and plan appropriate interventions, effectively using electronic health record (EHR) to document clinical activity and management patient population
Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnostic impressions
Develops and implements a plan of care and recommends interventions to attain optimal patient function
Uses decision support tools when available and as appropriate; e.g., Up To Date, drug interaction tools, clinical guidelines, etc
Attends meetings as required. Assists in epidemiological work and the enforcement of rules relating to communicable disease control
Works effectively and cooperatively with other members of Care Team and participates in Care Team training and learning activities
Participates in peer review activities
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department, and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
Pushing or Pulling
Repetitive Motion
OSHA Categories
Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
Equipment and Tools
Computer
Copier
Fax Machine
Scanner
Other Office Equipment
Travel
Local
Qualifications
Education
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant education/certification
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in evaluation diagnosis and treatment in primary care with special emphasis in cross cultural health care setting
Preferred
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
License/Certification
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire
Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/Advance Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority
Current Alaska Licensure
Current DEA certificate
BLS certification required
Special Skills
Performs and completes ambulatory care competencies and credentialing as identified
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.
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Worksite address
kenai, AK, 99611, US
Who can apply
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