Practitioner job description

Department: Primary Care
Employment Status: Full-Time
Program: Primary Care
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Primary Care Director
Schedule: Exempt
Supervises: N/A
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary
Mid-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 Functions
Assumes a leadership role for a primary care team Analyzes 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 function Assists 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 patients Performs 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 population Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnostic impressions Develops and implements a plan of care and recommends interventions to attain optimal patient function Uses decision support tools when available and as appropriate; e.g., Up To Date, drug interaction tools, clinical guidelines, etc Attends meetings as required. Assists in epidemiological work and the enforcement of rules relating to communicable disease control Works effectively and cooperatively with other members of Care Team and participates in Care Team training and learning activities Participates in peer review activities
It 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 Conditions
Lifting Requirements
Medium 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 Requirements
Stand 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 Pulling Repetitive Motion
OSHA Categories
Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
Equipment and Tools
Computer Copier Fax Machine Scanner Other Office Equipment
Travel
Local
Qualifications
Education
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant education/certification
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in evaluation diagnosis and treatment in primary care with special emphasis in cross cultural health care setting
Preferred
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
License/Certification
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants/Advance Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority Current Alaska Licensure Current DEA certificate BLS certification required
Special Skills
Performs and completes ambulatory care competencies and credentialing as identified Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively



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Blue Ridge Health (BRH) is recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our team. BRH is a Federally Qualified Health Center with 28 locations serving communities across eight counties in the mountains of western North Carolina.

BRH has a multi-specialty provider base including pediatricians, family physicians, psychiatrists, family nursed practitioners, physician assistants, counselors, dentists, nutritionists and pharmacists allowing us to give our patients access to affordable care and medications. This multi-specialty approach also allows us to better address the needs of a diverse patient population of which 98% are classified low-income.

BRH is invested in the growth of future health care providers in our region. We are one of two Teaching Health Centers in North Carolina. BRH provides educational training for the Mountain Area Health Education Center Family Medicine Residency Program in Hendersonville, which supports 5 residents per year. In addition to Family Medicine Residents, we also have medical students and other learners rotate within our clinics, so a strong interest in medical education is necessary in supporting the future of healthcare in our region.

We have an aligned organizational mission and support team dedicated to achieving exceptional quality for patients in all of our service areas.

BRH participates in national and state provider loan repayment programs. We also offer a competitive salary, health and retirement benefits, as well as a great place to grow professionally and personally! You will have extensive access to beautiful outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and whitewater rafting, rock climbing, fly fishing and much more.
We hope you will consider BRH as a place to share your talents.
Complete the associated application to apply for our future openings.

Blue Ridge Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

The Lean Practitioner will drive the achievement of Lean Sigma performance by building a culture of continuous improvement through the use of lean philosophies throughout the Decatur operations. This involves the development, implementation, and preservation validity of the Quality System. The proper allocation of available capital to equipment and processes which move the business forward and the identification of personnel training requirements relative to new equipment and processes. The major objective is to improve the people and processes to remove cost from the system and to improve our product quality so that we are more competitive in the marketplace and our business growth.
Key Accountabilities:
Drive Lean Sigma throughout the Decatur operations by ensuring standard utilization of lean sigma practices.Lead kaizen events and six sigma blackbelt level projects within and across operations to optimize value stream performance.Train and mentor site lean leaders, greenbelts and other improvement personnel in lean six sigma methodology.Create opportunities to develop best practices with Lean Sigma.Build and develop improved operations, processes and procedures to support the Company strategic direction.Facilitate a high level of employee participation on teams and in events to foster high involvement, accountability and results.

Critical Competencies:
Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Directing Others: Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.Command Skills: Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn't afraid to end it and move on; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges.Managing Vision and Purpose: Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision; makes the vision sharable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.Managerial Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others.Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; defines success in terms of the whole team.Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can create and lead competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.Technical Competence: Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills and judgment to accomplish a result or to accomplish one's job effectively.

Required Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in related Technical discipline.Six or more years of experience in manufacturing environment involving high speed machining.Strong working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools.Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills.Strong leadership, communications and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals.Behavior and experience demonstrated with results for:Understanding of market dynamics and financial implications for strategic decisions.Leadership style supportive of team and group communication and relationships with peers and customers.Leadership by example via energy level, diligence, aggressiveness, and overall work ethic.Ability to work within a high velocity, autonomous and demanding business culture.Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

Required Experience:
Six (6) years progressive work related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines, technologies, and processes related to the position. May lead complex projects in area of expertise

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.