Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

• Modern Facility: State-of-the-art medical centers with on-site services including lab, x-ray, mammography, ultrasound, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry, behavioral health services and dental
• Team-Based Approach: Practice within a structured team that pairs you with a physician, RN case manager and LPNs
• Manageable Patient Volume: 30-minute appointment slots allowing for comprehensive care with 14 patients/day (8-hour shifts) or 18 patients/day (10-hour shifts)
• Integrated Services: Seamless access to multi-specialty care in one location

Call Schedule & Coverage

• Monday-Friday clinic hours (8am-5pm)
• Optional 4-day/10-hour schedule available
• All federal holidays observed with clinic closure
• No call responsibilities – all after-hours care directed to Emergency Department
• Business hours only – true work-life balance

Advanced Technology & Support

• Current use of Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) electronic medical record, transitioning to Epic at the end of 2025
• Dedicated RN case manager supporting each provider with: 
  • Referral management
  • Home health coordination
  • Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and transportation assistance
  • Administrative task management
• Medical Family Therapists embedded within the primary care clinic with same-day availability
• Comprehensive support allowing you to focus on direct patient care

Exceptional Benefits Package

• Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity (non-RVU based incentive program)
• Insurance
  • 100% paid medical and dental for physician
  • 95% paid coverage for entire family
  • Federal Tort Malpractice coverage at no cost
    
• Generous Time Off
  • 120 hours vacation
  • 13 annual holidays (includes birthday)
  • Unlimited sick leave accrual
  • 80 hours continuing medical education (CME) with the option to 56 hours as flexible annual leave hours
    
• Financial Benefits
  • 401K with 5% employer match
  • $3,500 annual CME allowance
  • Receive up to $700 in guaranteed reimbursement for professional society membership dues
  • Oklahoma license cost reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Early-signing stipends often available for residents
  • Additional Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) certification
• Board eligible (BE) required, board certified (BC) preferred
• Active Oklahoma state licensure or eligibility
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care
• For a detailed list of qualifications and requirements, please review the full job description tab

How to Apply

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We are currently looking for a Full Time Primary care Advanced Practice Provider to join our Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) team. This position is located within the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) at the Ada Primary Care Clinic located in the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC) or the Satellite Clinics in Ardmore, Purcell and Tishomingo.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health Medical Staff Bylaws and Policies and Procedures
• Maintains a competent, considerate and objective professional relationship with patients to minimize complaints, dissatisfaction or adverse impart regarding services
• Serves on hospital committees and performance improvement teams as assigned by the Chief of Primary Care of Chief of Staff
• Participates in continuing medical education as required by the appropriate Oklahoma Board of Licensure
• Treats all patients with respect and maintains a cooperative attitude with other employees to facilitate quality patient care
• Responsible for continuity of care and provides timely requests for schedule changes, vacation, sick leave and continuing medical education leave to the chief of Service
• Maintains sensitivity to Native American culture
• Provides preventive diagnostic and therapeutic care and services for patients of all ages
• Developing and carrying out patient management plans. Arranging appropriate follow-up or referral as required
• Makes appropriate referrals for definitive management of secondary and tertiary medical care
• Adheres to rules of the appropriate Oklahoma Board of Licensure for Nurse Practitioners or the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
• Attends at least one medical staff meeting at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center each quarter of the calendar year
• Performs all other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer/typing skills
• Knowledge of The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and HIPPA law

Education:

• Nurse Practitioner
  • Successful candidate will possess a current unrestricted state license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with prescriptive authority. Will be eligible for Oklahoma license and will secure an Oklahoma license within 90 days of employment.
  • Successful completion of a formal program of study approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing which is designed to prepare registered nurses to perform in an expanded role in the delivery of healthcare. Entry-level preparation for NP practice must meet requirements as set forth in the Oklahoma Board of Nursing rules regarding practice as an APRN.
  • Successful completion (or pending certification in process) of the national certifying exam given by a national certifying body acceptable to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
  • Must show documentation that he/she has currently been working in a Family Practice advance practice setting within the last 12 months and is able to sufficiently evaluate, manage and treat patients for the scope of practice. New graduate’s training will satisfy this requirement.
• Physician Assistant
  • Hold valid unrestricted license to practice (or temporary authorization to practice) and be eligible for an Oklahoma license. Have graduated from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program.
  • Demonstrate successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants, or its successor.
  • Must be able to document working in a family practice environment with patients of all ages within the last 12 months. New graduate's training will satisfy this requirement.

Experience:

•  Two to four years of experience is preferred

Licenses:

•  Must hold valid licensure or temporary authorization to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current unrestricted Oklahoma license.
• Current unrestricted DEA.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires considerable standing, walking, bending and stooping. The individual may be required to lift in excess of 50 pounds, while assisting with patient care. He/she must possess the ability to cope with constant changes in a stressful environment.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in the clinic. There is common exposure to contagious disease. The work may include a certain amount of exposure to hostile and emotionally disturbed patients, family members and visitors.