Advanced Practice - Family Medicine Opening in Bethel, AK
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bethel, Alaska, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/08/24
**Primary Care NP/PA opening: Bethel, AK**
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Employed
- Comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.
- Health Group serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics.
- Five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in the service area are served by a 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.
- PA/FNP must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and received and maintained certification.
- Two years minimum experience
- Must have experience with reading radiographs and dispensing medication.
- Must have Alaska License and DEA license.
- Be current on CME requirements.
- Must have the computer skills needed to access computerized medical records.
- Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of their specialty. Ability to supervise and mentor NP, PA students and oversee community Health Aide clinical practice.
**Benefits Include:**
- Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
- Ten paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- School loan repayment eligibility
- Tort Claims coverage
- Retirement plans
- Employee Wellness Center
- $30,000 Sign On Bonus with three year agreement
**Location**
- In the southwestern corner of Alaska lies Bethel.
- The gateway to the Yukon Delta, Its a place rich with the charms of Alaska.
- Both modern and filled with frontier life, Bethel will take you beyond what you expect and redefine what you think of Alaska.
- Bethel is considered a hub to nearly 50 villages in our region.
- The villages in the southwest region of our state rely on Bethel, (Alaskas third-busiest cargo hub) to be a pass-through for many modern commodities including fuel, groceries, and any other supplies one would need.
- The area is not for everyone. Successful physicians in the area share an adventurous spirit, are willing to be flexible and creative, and work well as part of