Location : Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, 100 Lake Traverse Drive, Sisseton, SD 57262
Schedule : Typically 40–50 hours / week, including some weekends and holidays
Clearance Requirements : Background check, fingerprint clearance, credentialing, privileging
Compensation : All-inclusive hourly rate (includes travel, lodging, per diem, taxes, and fringe)
Position Summary :
Akicita Federal is seeking experienced Outpatient Midlevel Providers (NPs or PAs) to deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive primary care services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations at WWKMHCC under a non-personal service contract. Providers will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and managing care for patients across the lifespan in an outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities :
- Deliver primary care to a rural patient population in alignment with IHS standards.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Refer patients for specialty care and follow up on recommendations.
- Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for all charting and documentation.
- Participate in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model and quality improvement activities.
- Ensure timely and complete documentation in accordance with HIM and IHS standards.
- Collaborate with medical staff, participate in peer reviews, and attend assigned committees.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and federal privacy regulations.
Minimum Qualifications :
Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in at least one U.S. state or territory.Board Certification, eligibility, or partial completion of an accredited residency program.Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred).Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Family or General Medicine within the past three (3) years.Proficiency in EHR systems and clinical documentation.Immunization records up to date (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu, Hep B, and recent PPD or chest X-ray).Must pass FBI background check and credentialing process including NPDB, HIPDB, and Governing Board approval.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in rural or tribal healthcare settings.Familiarity with Indian Health Service (IHS) operations, policies, and standards.Cultural sensitivity and ability to build trust with Native American communities.PI20d303f05b28-30511-38208376