DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of this position is to provide general medical direction, management and supervision of the physician staff of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System. Incumbent has responsibility for planning, directing and evaluating a comprehensive health care program consisting of preventive, curative and community health services. The incumbent shall also have overall responsibility for directing medical services within the jurisdiction of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The Health System provides comprehensive health care services to Native Americans living within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation through the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Community Hospital (CNCH) and five (5) ambulatory health centers in Eufaula, Okemah, Okmulgee, Sapulpa and Coweta.  The Health System also maintains eight (8) Field Health operations consisting of the Behavioral Health Services (BHS); Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Contract health Services (CHS); Community Health Representative (CHR); the Elderly Nutrition  Program (ENP); the Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) Programs; the Tobacco Prevention Program (TPP); and the Diabetes Prevention Programs.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited college/university of medicine receiving a M.D. or D.O. Medicare provider eligible and ACLS certification. A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in medical administration is required. Incumbent must possess current a DEA license and a current State of Oklahoma License to practice medicine and /or be able to obtain this license prior to employment with the Health System.

EVALUATION METHODS: Applicants who meet the requirements described above will be evaluated to determine the extent to which they possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics, (KSAP's) required of this position. Applicants should address the following KSAP's on a separate attachment to their application.

1.   Knowledge of professional medical care administration and management.

2.   Ability to develop and implement medical health care plans, policies and procedures related to patient care services.

3.   Knowledge of professional accrediting requirements, regulations and policies and the ability to implement them to meet accredited requirements.

4.   Knowledge of community/public health protocols and skill in establishing priorities and determining resource requirements for implementation.

5.   Knowledge of standards of care concerning routine and complex medical conditions including diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive medicine techniques and protocols.

6.   Ability to manage medical programs and supervise the work of others.

7.   Ability to meet and deal in recruiting professional medical care providers.