TITLE: Medical Doctor (MD/DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Health Director

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: Chair of Kaw Nation

QUALIFICATIONS

Medical Doctor (MD/DO)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Licensed as a physician in the State of Oklahoma by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure.
• Certification/license by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control.
• At least two (2) years of experience in general/family practice is preferred.
• CPR certification and valid driver’s license.
• Experience with Native American healthcare is preferred.
• No unresolved malpractice suits or complaints on file in any state of licensure.
• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Familiarity with computerized medical records systems and computer literacy required.

Physician Assistant (PA)

• Master’s degree from an accredited educational program for Physician Assistants.
• Licensed in Oklahoma or an accredited state accepted in Oklahoma.
• Certification/license by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control.
• At least two (2) years of experience in general/family practice preferred.
• CPR certification and valid driver’s license.
• Experience with Native American healthcare is preferred.
• No unresolved malpractice suits or complaints on file.
• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Experience with computerized medical records systems and computer literacy required.

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner’s program with a Master’s degree or equivalent in Family Health.
• Licensed by the State of Oklahoma as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Certification/license by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control.
• National Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• CPR certification and valid driver’s license.
• Experience with Native American healthcare is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience preferred in clinical or public health settings.
• No unresolved malpractice suits or complaints on file.
• Familiarity with computerized medical records systems and computer literacy required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

All positions share the following duties and responsibilities, with some variation based on scope of practice:

• Provide medical care and services to patients at the Kanza Health Center, including physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, medications, and treatment plans.
• Document patient services and treatment plans in the RPMS Electronic Health Records system.
• Comply with all clinical quality assurance and certification requirements.
• Diagnose, manage, and treat illnesses and diseases.
• Perform minor procedures consistent with credentials, training, and privileges.
• Provide medical supervision to clinical nurses and assist in the management of patient care.
• Participate in case management, following up with patients and handling emergencies as needed.
• Refer patients for specialist consultations or other healthcare services as warranted.
• Participate in community outreach, health fairs, and educational programs.
• Maintain licensure and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide holistic care to Native American patients.

All positions are required to comply with Kaw Nation’s drug screening policies, and all new hires must pass an employment drug screen. Failure to pass will result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.