Pay & Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including; NHSC loan repayment options, sign-on bonus, CME allowance, paid time off, paid holidays, and relocation assistance. Most importantly, you would be joining an organization committed to improving health outcomes in an underserved region.
Job Functions:
To provide effective, efficient and appropriate services to Clinic patients to serve the community’s healthcare needs. Performs usual and customary duties of Mid-Level Provider), i.e., taking patient history, performing physical exams, diagnosing, monitoring care, and counseling patients under the direct supervision of the designated physician
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position. Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily based on five overall skills categories; assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and teaching/coaching. Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.
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Assists in developing clinical practice guidelines.
- Participates in provider and medical care team meetings.
- Establishes positive relationships with local medical community and attends local medical society functions.
- Obtains relevant health and medical history for H & P’s and consults. Relays the information in a clear and concise manner with appropriate dictation and documentation.
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Utilizes critical thinking skills to develop appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, exam and diagnostic test results
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Orders appropriate pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions and diagnostic testing.
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Prepares a complete and accurate office note with pertinent information, accurate diagnosis and appropriate plan.
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Develops a plan of care that is individualized and consistent with goals of the patient and guidelines with the understanding that reassessment and modification is necessary to achieve goals.
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Provides continuity in managed care for patients with pre-existing long-term problems.
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Makes appropriate referrals for secondary and tertiary care such as other health care professionals and community agencies.
- Performs medical procedures according to privileges issued.
- Acts as a resource and/or mentor for staff or students, and promotes a safe work environment.
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Well versed in the personal scope of practice according to the providers’ individual governing board.
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Provides health maintenance visits, evaluates for immunizations and provides anticipatory guidance and referrals; performs contract and special physical examinations as needed
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Documents and codes all patient contact accurately and legibly in the medical record.
- Performs as an active member of the medical team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Interpersonal Skills:
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Demonstrates active listening techniques.
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Gains support through effective relationships.
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Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
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Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property.
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Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
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Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.
Minimum Qualifications
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Ability to project a professional Image.
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Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
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Knowledge of techniques and methods of patient care services and instructions for patients and their families.
- Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
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Strong organizational and analytical skills.
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Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
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Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
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Ability to perform each position responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Ability to understand that safety is a condition of employment. Unsafe acts or conditions will be reported to the supervisor
- Must be computer literate with ability to enter information in the EHR system and compile reports or data as requested.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Education and/or Experience:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner Program and certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. The employee shall meet the requirements of the Oklahoma Board of Medical Examiners; and be licensed to practice medicine without restrictions within the State of Oklahoma.
Licensure/Certification:
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Current licensure as a PA/NP to practice in the State of Oklahoma by the State Boards with appropriate provider supervision.
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Current DEA certification
- Current CPR certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current PALS certification
Language Skills:
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English is the primary language
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
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Ability to interpret and write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, the board and the public.
Mathematical Skills:
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to compute ratio, percent, rate, as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
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Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
- Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
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Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
