Advanced Practice Provider (Temporary)

Job Announcement :

• HR2025 : 125 Position Title : Advanced Practice Provider Advertising : Publicly Department : Health Division : Health & Human Services Immediate Supervisor : Medical Director Department Director : Director-Clinical Operations Employment Status : Non-Exempt Position Type : Temporary Part–Time Mandatory Reporter : Yes Background Check Required : Yes (child-sensitive)
• Opening Date : Monday, October 20, 2025 Closing Date : Monday, October 27, 2025 by 5 : 00 p.m.
• Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code / DFWP.
• The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress.
• As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage.
• Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future.
• If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.
• Overview In our hourly positions, we look for dedicated individuals who value respect, take pride in accountability, and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated, and every role is essential.
• Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.
• Primary Objectives The Advanced Practice Provider is a key line-level position responsible for promoting and maintaining health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
• This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.
• Essential Functions Performs detailed and accurate health histories, reviews patient records, completes appropriate physical exam and evaluation, orders laboratory, radiological, therapeutic and diagnostic studies, interprets study results, formulates medical diagnoses and initiates treatment plans by providing direct patient care to a specified patient population.
• Works with other employees and departments within Health Clinic to provide an inter-professional collaborative team-based approach to healthcare Conducts regular ambulatory clinic care and oversees comprehensive patient care of assigned patient panels including appropriate annual preventative health services, chronic care management and acute sick visit needs.
• Consults supervising physician with patient care matters that may need further evaluation or physician involvement.
• Documents patient care services by appropriately charting in the Electronic Health Record.
• Performs therapeutic procedures as outlined by the registration agreement with supervising physician and practice guidelines.
• Instructs and counsels patients on health conditions, treatment plans, health maintenance and general well-being.
• Provides continuity of care by assessing patient needs and developing and implementing patient management plans including referrals of patients to the appropriate subspecialist, agencies, ancillary service or other resources of the community.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with Standards of Care such as GPRA and IPC projects with Indian Health Services. (All other insurance requirements) Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Maintains registration agreement with supervising physician and all that is required by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Rules and Regulations.
• Maintains state licensure and certification through participation in appropriate continuing medical education (CME) Performs research regarding updates to new services or technologies that will advance the care of the patient population.
• Responsible for working in the Employee Clinic when deemed necessary by the Medical Director.
• Plans, organizes coordinates, all aspects of patient care.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Job Requirements Must have one of the following :

Must possess DEA licensure and Qualified Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate and / or Limited Purpose Scheduled II Permit or be eligible and willing to apply for Qualified Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate and Limited Purpose Scheduled II Permit with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and establishment of a Registration Agreement / Collaborative Practice Agreement with ALBME within ninety (90) of hire.

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