Mid-Level Practitioner (NP or PA)

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR@ktttribe.org.

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

POSITION:                            Mid-Level Practitioner (NP or PA)

SUPERVISOR:                    Medical Director/Staff Physician

DIVISION:                             Health and Human Services Administration

DEPARTMENT:                  Kickapoo Community Health Center

Responsibilities:

Provides primary medical and acute care and treatment to patients, under the direction of the Supervising Physician(s). Will provide care to ages across the life span; adults, pediatrics, women’s wellness, and geriatric.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Plans and provides comprehensive Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant services to clinic patients according to the Center’s policies and protocols, accepted NP/PA standards and the standards of regulatory agencies.
• Assesses patient’s health by interviewing patients, obtaining and updating medical histories and reviewing patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports.
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within their scope of practice. Techniques include inspection, palpation, auscultation and percussion.
• Provides women’s health services which includes physical, emotional and social aspects, and disruptions that alter a woman’s quality of life, such as reproductive and hormonal issues, bone health, gastrointestinal stress and urinary incontinence to name a few.
• Records pertinent data in the EHR including physical findings, plan of treatment and diagnosis, based on patient’s condition.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. Recognizes abnormal findings and treats or refers to the Physician for further evaluation and/or treatment.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures, within their scope of practice. Manages medication dosages and monitors medication effects.
• Discusses specific case(s) with Supervising Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Refers patient for appropriate specialty consultation for further care or diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided at the clinic. Provides full and adequate information to the receiving facility.
• Institutes emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in emergency situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, etc.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimen, giving normal growth and development information, providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living and formulating wellness and health maintenance plans.
• Provides community health education and disease prevention -counseling as needed. Educates patient on preventive care, self-management and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintains adequate records in a timely manner detailing patient care activities.
• Assists medical staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating health care for the patients.
• Participates in the clinic’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program.
• Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, conferences or workshops.
• Maintains standard and ethics at all times to include compliance with applicable privacy regulations.
• Employee must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of patient data and information according to privacy regulations, including HIPAA.
• Employee must assure age and culturally appropriate, holistic patient care based on mission, standards and policies; adheres to standards of relevant regulatory agencies.
• Employee must consistently be courteous to patients, staff and visitors.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.i.e. attendance to medical staff meetings.
• Must adhere to Personnel Policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION:

• Must demonstrate ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of issues; ability to interpret and provide instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
• Makes decisions that directly affect patient well-being.
• Must have the ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in crisis situations.
• Must have a strong ability to effectively and accurately document communications, actions, reports, and other required written documents.
• Language & Communication: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and Spanish, and communicate effectively with others. Spanish speaking and ability to speak Kickapoo a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of team processes
• Strong Computer literate/knowledge, ability to use computer and applicable programs necessary for day to day operations such as excel, word, adobe, other software programs and systems, scanners, printers, copier, calculator, and other IT equipment and software applicable.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal direction under pressure.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and maintain security of confidential data and information. HIPAA compliant.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be compassionate and firm.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently –
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of patient care needs and changes in patient flow while maintaining quality of care.
• Must have good customer service skills and be a team player.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to treat patients of all ages.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.

Supervision exercised:

This position does not carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education/experience requirements:

Minimum Qualifications for mid-level provider who is a PA: Graduate of a nationally accredited program for the Physician Assistant. Minimum of three years’ experience in public health, community health or outpatient clinic setting. Current certification from the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants). Current licensure in good standing to practice as a PA for the State of Texas. Current CPR certification.

Minimum Qualifications for mid-level provider who is a NP: Graduate of a nationally accredited program for Nurse Practitioners. Master’s Degree in health care related field. Minimum of two years’ experience in public health, community health or outpatient clinic setting. Current certification in good standing from their appropriate specialty board. Current licensure in good standing to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse for the State of Texas. Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Kickapoo culture and/or language preferred but not required.