Location Fairbanks, AK, US Organization Name Medical Services Job Summary Job Summary:

Job incumbent works to align TCC strategy to improve access to healthcare services for all TCC patients without regard to their physical location. Incumbent engages with all TCC stakeholders to develop strategies, secure funding, and align clinical programs with evolving technologies to ensure the delivery of world-class clinical services and achieve TCC Health Services' vision of Healthy People Across Generations. The Lifestyle Medicine Program Lead provides clinical, operational, and programmatic leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Lifestyle Medicine services throughout the TCC healthcare system. This position supports efforts to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based lifestyle interventions, obesity management, chronic disease prevention, population health improvement strategies, and culturally responsive care models. The Program Lead serves as the primary clinical champion for the Lifestyle Medicine program and works collaboratively with the Primary Care Medical Director, providers, nursing staff, behavioral health clinicians, dietitians, community health staff, and Tribal leadership to establish and expand Lifestyle Medicine services throughout the TCC service area. In addition to leadership and program development responsibilities, the Program Lead provides direct patient care services for pediatric and adult patients. Clinical responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and ongoing management of patients with obesity, cardiometabolic disease, diabetes, hypertension, chronic disease risk factors, and lifestyle-related health concerns. The position supports development of clinical workflows, referral pathways, quality improvement initiatives, workforce development activities, telehealth services, and community partnerships. The Program Lead will be responsible for implementation of grant-funded initiatives, evaluation activities, and development of sustainable care models that improve access to preventive and chronic disease management services throughout Interior Alaska. Regular onsite presence at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center is required to provide direct patient care, support leadership activities, interdisciplinary collaboration, strategic planning, and program development. Periodic travel throughout the TCC service area may be required. Adhere to the TCC Ch'eghwtsen' model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.

Essential Functions Essential Functions:

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ILLUSTRATIVE

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Representative Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Primary Care Medical Director, the job incumbent: 1. Provide direct patient care services for pediatric and adult patients within Lifestyle Medicine and Primary Care programs. 2. Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions within scope of practice. 3. Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine interventions. 4. Provide obesity management, chronic disease prevention and treatment, health coaching, and behavior change counseling. 5. Conduct follow-up visits and monitor patient progress toward lifestyle and health goals. 6. Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care. 7. Serve as the clinical lead for Lifestyle Medicine program implementation and operations. 8. Support development and implementation of evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine services and initiatives. 9. Promote application of the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine across clinical and community settings. 10. Support integration of prevention-focused and lifestyle-based approaches to chronic disease management. 11. Develop clinical workflows, referral pathways, documentation standards, and care coordination processes. 12. Assist with development and implementation of group medical visits and shared medical appointments. 13. Participate in strategic planning and program development activities. 14. Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to support service expansion across TCC. 15. Assist with implementation of telehealth and remote care delivery models. 16. Support development of culturally responsive care models incorporating Indigenous values, traditional foods, and community strengths. 17. Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on lifestyle-related health outcomes. 18. Utilize clinical and population health data to identify opportunities for improvement. 19. Support development and monitoring of performance metrics and outcome measures. 20. Participate in grant implementation, reporting, evaluation activities and submission follow up year grant applications. 21. Assist with development of sustainability strategies and reimbursement opportunities. 22. Collaborate with Tribal leadership, community partners, and stakeholders to identify community health priorities. 23. Participate in health promotion, prevention, and community outreach activities including cultural leaders and experts. 24. Promote health equity and reduce barriers to preventive healthcare services. 25. Provide mentorship and education to providers, nurses, community health staff, and interdisciplinary teams. 26. Support workforce development initiatives related to Lifestyle Medicine and chronic disease prevention. 27. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of program staff. 28. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and team-based care. 29. Lead and participate in virtual meetings, quality improvement activities, and workgroups. 30. Utilize telehealth and electronic health record systems to support patient care and program implementation. 31. Maintain regular communication and engagement with providers, administrators, and community partners across geographically dispersed service areas. 32. Participate in occasional travel to hub and village communities as needed. 33. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited institution; OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution; OR Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; OR Master of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited Physician Assistant program. 2. Licensure Current unrestricted Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant license in a U.S. state or territory. 3. Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine, or related specialty. 4. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a primary care specialty. a. Ability to obtain and maintain Alaska licensure. b. Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority, if applicable. c. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 5. Minimum three (3) years of clinical practice experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, preventive medicine, obesity medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, or a related field. a. Minimum one (1) year of leadership, supervisory, project management, quality improvement, program development, clinical operations, healthcare administration, or population health experience. b. Experience participating in interdisciplinary care teams and care coordination activities. c. Experience utilizing evidence-based approaches to chronic disease prevention, obesity management, health behavior change, or population health improvement. d. Experience working with rural, underserved, Tribal, Alaska Native, American Indian, or Indigenous populations preferred. 6. Certification through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine preferred. 7. Certification through the American Board of Obesity Medicine preferred. 8. Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc), or related graduate degree preferred. 9. Experience working within Tribal healthcare systems, Indian Health Service, Tribal 638 organizations, or Alaska Native healthcare organizations preferred. 10. Experience with grant-funded healthcare initiatives and healthcare transformation programs preferred. 11. Preferred experience with telehealth, virtual care delivery, and remote patient monitoring. 12. Experience supporting quality improvement initiatives and implementation of evidence-based practice changes preferred. 13. Preferred experience leading remote teams and virtual healthcare initiatives. 14. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements and State of Alaska background check. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Knowledge of Lifestyle Medicine principles and evidence-based therapeutic lifestyle interventions. 2. Knowledge of preventive medicine, obesity management, chronic disease prevention, population health, and health promotion principles. 3. Understanding of health equity, social drivers of health, and culturally responsive healthcare delivery. 4. Ability to provide clinical leadership while maintaining a direct patient care practice. 5. Ability to develop clinical workflows, protocols, referral pathways, and care coordination processes. 6. Strong organizational, leadership, project management, and communication skills. 7. Ability to analyze clinical and operational data to support program improvement. 8. Ability to collaborate effectively with Tribal leadership, healthcare providers, community stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams. 9. Proficiency in electronic health records, telehealth systems, and healthcare technology platforms.

Supervision:

May provide clinical oversight, mentorship, guidance, and supervision to assigned Lifestyle Medicine program staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members.

Supervision Physical Demands:

Job incumbent must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in support of patients, equipment, and supplies. Position requires recurring bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, and reaching. Occasional travel to village clinics required. May be subject to harsh environmental conditions when traveling. Conditions include but are not limited to travel by small unpressurized aircraft, lack of running water, poor heat, and extreme weather conditions. Position requires considerable standing, walking, stretching, bending, lifting, repositioning patients, and pushing patients in wheelchairs and/or stretchers. Knowledge of and use of proper body mechanics required. Ability to adapt well to change and work effectively with diverse populations.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a clinical setting responsible for treating patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. There is frequent exposure to patients having communicable diseases. Some degree of risk is also present in working with emotionally challenged or intoxicated patients. May be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials resulting in possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Work is primarily performed at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center with occasional travel to hub and village communities and remote work responsibilities as assigned.

Summation Summation:

Provides clinical and programmatic leadership for TCC's Lifestyle Medicine program, delivering direct patient care while developing culturally responsive services that promote healthy lifestyles, prevent and manage chronic disease, improve health outcomes, and expand access to care throughout the TCC service area.