Physician Assistant (Muskogee) - Cherokee Nation

 Provides medical care under Physician's direction by performing medical duties according to credentials and privileges.

Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal. Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems in daily living, and health maintenance. Provides follow-up, maintenance care and treatments for patients' placed on a course of therapy as per the Physician's orders. Evaluate emergency situations and renders life-saving procedures as appropriate. Screens patients for appropriate referrals. Prepares and makes arrangements for referrals. Performs triage as necessary. Consults with Physician as necessary. Participates or chairs assigned committee meetings. Participates in community health fairs. Provides education to schools and/or community organizations. Maintains educational requirements. Assures Cherokee Nation Health Services objectives are met. Adheres to professional ethical standards. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   

None

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT 

Associate's degree from 2-year college or technical school; or two years (60 credit hours) coursework from 4-year college or university; or three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant's program which meets the Oklahoma State requirements for licensure.

COMPUTER SKILLS

An individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Database software and Spreadsheet software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Oklahoma, possess National Certification, and maintain CPR and ACLS certifications. Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.