Regional Lead Clinician
Planned Parenthood
Tulsa, OK, USA
USD 118k-124k / year
Posted on Feb 17, 2026
Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”
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Job Summary
The Regional Lead Clinician provides leadership and direction for PPGP’s advanced practice clinicians and takes an active role in the administration, clinical practice, and development of clinical oversight and quality assurance. The Regional Lead Clinician dually reports to the Associate Medical Director and Health Center Manager. The incumbent will require regular travel to PPGP’s Health Centers in a particular state and may include occasional travel through PPGP’s four-state region. The Regional Lead Clinician provides training to new clinicians and performs assessments of other clinicians for support, oversight, and compliance purposes. Must have or be able to obtain valid license to practice in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma and a willingness to be in collaborative practice with supervising physicians.
For the protection of patients, team members and all who enter our facilities, PPGP has made the decision to require COVID-19 vaccination for all team members, unless granted medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides direct patient care and examinations with emphasis on the reproductive system including breast examinations, pelvic examinations, cancer careening tests, contraceptive methods (including IUC/IUDs), sexually transmitted infection diagnoses, male services, transgender care and other specialized procedures upon approval by the Medical Director.
- Works as a member of the Health Services leadership team to ensure provision of evidence based high quality, cost effective medical care and excellent customer service.
- Follows PPGP and PPFA medical protocols and guidelines and all state and federal regulations.
- Serves as a coach, mentor, trainer and proctor to APC staff providers, giving guidance in best practices and troubleshooting of medical services. Partners with Health Services leadership on operational issues.
- Partners with Health Services leadership team on operations issues such as efforts to plan, implement, administer, and evaluate PPGP’s medical services to maximize both cost-effectiveness and the patient experience.
- Maintains all required licenses and continued medical education requirements.
- Represents PPGP to consultative and advisory bodies: to collaborating agencies, and at specific institutions, as requested: participates in meetings, conferences, etc., on behalf of PPGP and to further collaborative efforts with these organizations and institutions. Represents PPGP in roles as healthcare provider and as a PPGP leader.
- Provides back-up/on-call accessibility when not on site at PPGP.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Required Education and Experience
- Advanced Practice Clinician either NP or PA licensed or able to be licensed in AR/MO/KS/OK
- Experience in training and coaching peers
- Previous experience in Family Planning and Women’s health.
- Knowledge of CDC STD treatment guidelines and management of pap abnormalities.
- Knowledge of management of early pregnancy complications.
- Preferred Education and Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience in Family Planning.
- Experience in Gender affirming care a plus.
- Three years of experience as a Planned Parenthood clinician preferred, with consistent passing audit scores.
- Must have or be able to obtain valid license to practice in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas
- CPR/BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license.
- Complies with all state Collaborative Practice Rules.
Competencies
- Adapting and Developing
- Growth Mindset: People with a growth mindset believe that they can improve their skills and knowledge with effort, which they can apply to improving the organization’s patient care, financial performance and KPIs. They are more likely to see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
- Feedback: Regularly gives and receives feedback to improve individual, team, and organizational performance in a manner that creates a culture of trust.
- Resilience: Capacity to remain flexible in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors when faced with disruptions, or extended periods of pressure, in order to emerge from difficulty stronger, wiser, and more able.
- Effective Execution
- Initiative: Takes proactive steps to improve personal, team, and organizational performance within the bounds of policies and procedures without waiting for direction.
- Analyzes Problems and Identifies Solutions: Uses critical thinking to assess challenges, consider diverse perspectives, and develop practical solutions.
- Leadership
- Coaches and Develops Talent: Shares experience, provides constructive feedback, and encourages reflection to maximize performance and realize potential. Coaches, trains, and guides team members to foster learning and personal growth.
- Motivate Others: Conveys a sense of purpose and enthusiasm that engages others and creates an environment where people are inspired to do their best.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion through observable behaviors, setting the example for others, and participating in affiliate initiatives. Engages in personal and professional development on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Promotes Teamwork
- Lifts People Up: Encourages and empowers colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
- Collaborates with Others: Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals through communication, valuing diverse perspectives, and contributing to collective success.
- Fosters Communication: Promotes open, honest communication to ensure clarity, trust, and alignment toward shared goals.
- Sets the Example
- Personal Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions, decisions, and performance to ensure reliability and support team success. Acknowledges mistakes and takes steps to resolve them. Follows through on commitments.
- Demonstrates Integrity: Values and attends to rules, policies, and procedures and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, yet widely accepted, social standards.
Work week is 37.50 hours
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Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)
PPGP is wholly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We firmly commit to the creation of an environment that values racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, where all individuals feel they are treated fairly, respectfully, and are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our commitment is essential to PPGP’s mission of ensuring reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for all individuals. We are committed to supporting employees, applicants, patients, volunteers and vendors with diverse backgrounds. Our vision is to foster a workplace culture that is a safe space where all employees feel included and comfortable sharing their experiences. We demonstrate our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion when we:
· Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and Accountability
· Educate and Support the Development of our PPGP community
· Practice Effective Communication
· Foster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP community
· Demonstrate the Use of Inclusive Practices
· Display the Ability to Cultivate Belonging
EOE/AA—PPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+.
THE WORK OF PPGP
Planned Parenthood Great Plains has been a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for more than 85 years, serving women, men, and families in communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Each year, we provide care to more than 30,000 people across our four-state region through in-clinic and telehealth appointments. We believe that every person deserves to have access to the resources and information they need in order to make decisions about their own health.
PPGP serves people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. PPGP’s medical staff includes board certified OB/GYN and family medicine physicians, as well as advanced practice clinicians including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. PPGP’s clinicians provide sexual and reproductive health care, perform examinations, and diagnose and treat infections. PPGP also provides comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, and our sister corporation, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, is a leading advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people in our region.
PPGP believes that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our agency and allows us to better serve our clients. We are committed to workforce diversity and aspire to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage all individuals to share their pronouns during interviews and meetings. To that end, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply.
118000 - 124000 USD a year
Work week is 37.5 hours
Annual salary range is $118,000-$124,000