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Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner

Location:
Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $0 to $0 / Per Year
Open Period: 3/26/2019 to 6/28/2019
Summary: For further information, please contact directly: Sandy Campbell Health Director Sokaogon Chippewa Health Clinic (P)715-478-5180 (F)715-478-5904 sandy.campbell@scc-nsn.gov

The Health Center provides ambulatory care to the Native American population on the reservation and Native and non-natives from the surrounding communities. The provider will work independently, with collaboration and direction from the Medical Director-Physician within a team-based model to provide patient- and family-centered medical care.
Duties: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Systematically assesses, identifies and initiates therapeutic management of acute and chronic medical conditions in all age groups based on current accepted standards of care,taking into consideration a patient's particular situational, family and cultural determinants. 2. Where appropriate, conducts diagnostic tests to discern the cause and nature of an illness, disease, disorder or injury. 3. Provides education to patients and families regarding acute and chronic health conditions. 4. Monitors patients' condition and progress and re-evaluates treatments as necessary. 5. Uses physician consultation and refers clients with health problems which are beyond the scope of the provider's practice. 6. Meets responsibilities of contracts agreed to by Sokaogon Tribal Community Health administration for care provided to Bayfield County and IHS organizations. 7. Adheres to a professional code of conduct in the discharge of duties. 8. Insures the confidentiality of all client-specific information and data as required by HIPPA laws. 9. Implements Quality Assurance measures in appropriate service areas. 10. Attends meetings, in-services and events as specified by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications: 1. Three (3) years' experience in a primary care setting is required, five (5) years' experience is preferred. Will consider new graduates. 2. Demonstrates successful completion of education at an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program. 3. Holds an active, unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Wisconsin. 4. Has certification by a national certifying body as approved by the appropriate governing Board. 5. Meet or exceed the minimum standards of character as prescribed by P.L. 101-630 and WI State Statutes s. 48.685 and s. 50.065 and as subsequently amended and applied to certain classes of Tribal employees. 6. Must have a valid driver's license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver's eligibility as a condition of employment. Be eligible to be put on the tribe's vehicle insurance policy.
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: Crandon, WI - FNP or PA
Who May Apply? US Citizens

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