Mid-Level Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Mid-Level PractitionerRevision Date: 4/4/2022Department: Primary CareEmployment Status: Full-TimeProgram: Primary CareFLSA Status: ExemptReports To: Primary Care DirectorSchedule: ExemptSupervises: N/APreference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job SummaryMid-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 FunctionsAssumes a leadership role for a primary care teamAnalyzes 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 functionAssists 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 patientsPerforms 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 populationAnalyzes the assessment data to determine diagnostic impressionsDevelops and implements a plan of care and recommends interventions to attain optimal patient functionUses decision support tools when available and as appropriate; e.g., Up To Date, drug interaction tools, clinical guidelines, etcAttends meetings as required. Assists in epidemiological work and the enforcement of rules relating to communicable disease controlWorks effectively and cooperatively with other members of Care Team and participates in Care Team training and learning activitiesParticipates in peer review activitiesEnsures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt 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 ConditionsLifting RequirementsMedium 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 RequirementsStand 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 PullingRepetitive MotionOSHA CategoriesCategory I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissueEquipment and ToolsComputerCopierFax MachineScannerOther Office EquipmentTravelLocalQualifications EducationNurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant education/certification ExperienceThree (3) years of experience in evaluation diagnosis and treatment in primary care with special emphasis in cross cultural health care settingPreferredKnowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesLicense/CertificationMust have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hireCurrent National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/Advance Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authorityCurrent Alaska LicensureCurrent DEA certificateBLS certification requiredSpecial SkillsPerforms and completes ambulatory care competencies and credentialing as identifiedProficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hireConducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and othersAbility to work independently as well as collaborativelyThis 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.