Advanced Practice Provider - Part-time - Closes 11/25/206

Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Ute Indian Tribe seeks an experienced NP/PA to provide primary, preventive and therapeutic medical care. Clinical supervision is by the Chief Medical Officer.

This part-time position offers 16 hours per week, grade E19, with a starting pay range of $48,746.40 per year. Applicants must hold an MA/MS in Nursing with FNP emphasis or complete a US-based PA training program, maintain prescriptive authority and DEA license, and be licensed in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Requires MA/MS in Nursing with FNP focus or US-based PA program.
• 1 year experience as NP or PA.
• Maintains ARNP/PA-C certification and CME requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and comprehensive care across lifespan (primary, preventive, therapeutic).
• Clinical supervision by Chief Medical Officer.
• Work as part-time staff at Tribal Health Center in Ignacio, CO.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nurse

Physician Assistant

Prescriptive Authority

DEA License

EHR Experience

Education

MA/MS in Nursing (FNP)

US-based PA training

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Closing Date

Position closes at 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on 11/25/2026.

Position closes at 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on 11/25/2026.

Position Summary

Provides direct and comprehensive primary, preventive, and therapeutic medical care to individuals across their lifespan. Clinical supervision will be provided by the Chief Medical Officer. This position is part-time, 16 hours/week, grade E19, and the pay range starts at $48,746.40/year.

Education And Experience

• Must have a MA/MS in Nursing, with emphasis in family nurse practitioner (FNP) from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing OR must have completed a US-based Physician Assistant training program.
• Must have 1 year of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant.
• Must have and maintain status as a certified ARNP or PA-C, including completion of all requirements for continuing education (CME) and re-certification.
• Must have and maintain prescriptive authority as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant and DEA license to prescribe controlled substances.
• Must possess and maintain an unrestricted license to practice in the State of Colorado.
• Must have computer experience in electronic health records, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Must provide recent TB test results or be able to obtain a TB test at the Tribal Health Center prior to starting work.
• Must pass a thorough criminal history background check and fingerprint check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid Driver’s License for state of residency and insurable under the Tribal Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• General knowledge of Indian Self Determination P.L. 93-638.
• Prior work experience with Native American Indian Tribes.

Company

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Job Location

Ignacio,CO

Hiring Preference

TERO Preference.