ASL Fluent Provider (Advanced Practice Provider or MD)

Description About High Country Community Health – Alder Springs Collaboration The Alder Springs Community is a uniquely designed community to meet the needs of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Blind, and Hard of Hearing community. Located within a residential setting that includes advanced sensory technologies, communication-accessible design, and dedicated communal spaces, Alder Springs provides culturally and linguistically accessible care for residents and community members.

We are seeking a mission-driven Medical Provider, Physician, Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with advanced communication skills, including American Sign Language (ASL) fluency, and a passion for providing equitable, inclusive care for this underserved population.

Requirements

Position Summary

• This Medical Provider will deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, with a special focus on individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Blind, or Hard of Hearing.
• This role emphasizes accessible communication, trauma-informed care, disability cultural competence, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• The provider will work within a patient-centered medical home model, integrating clinical excellence with community engagement.
• The provider will provide general primary care and Medication Assisted Treatment services for all.
• Clinical Care Provide high-quality primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
• Use ASL, tactile sign, written communication, adaptive technologies, and other appropriate modalities to ensure accessible communication for all patients.
• Develop individualized care plans while addressing social, sensory, and accessibility needs.
• Coordinate care with specialists, audiologists, vision rehabilitation services, behavioral health providers, and other community resources.
• Maintain culturally competent, trauma-informed practice tailored to Deaf, DeafBlind, Blind, and Hard of Hearing populations.
• Collaboration & Care Coordination Work closely with the Alder Springs and High Country Community Health teams, including resident support staff, care coordinators, and disability-access specialists.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with interpreters, support service providers (SSPs), and Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs) when appropriate.