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Provider (APN or PA) - Wasilla, AK
Talkeetna, Alaska, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Salary $110,000 – $135,000 yearly
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location 950 E Bogard Rd Suite 233, Wasilla, Alaska, 99654, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/15/22

SUMMARY:
This position’s main function is to provide primary care to patients at SCHC facilities. There are additional responsibilities that involve some administrative function, overseeing programs, participating in community outreach and education, some supervisory functions and generally performing tasks that maximize quality of care provided to SCHC patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute illness
  • Management of chronic health problems
  • Trauma assessment, stabilization and management
  • Emergency Care
  • Ability to carry out basic primary care, including but not limited to, casting, suturing, x-ray interpretations, etc.
  • Dispensing of medications
  • Performance and interpretation of lab tests
  • Consultations and referrals to specialists, as needed
  • Participation in specialty clinics
  • Participate in patient education and preventive policies and procedures.
  • Participation in community outreach and education efforts as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
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Graduate of an accredited nationally recognized school. Professional license to practice as a medical provider (NP or PA). Must obtain and possess, or be eligible to apply for, Alaskan license. Board eligible or Board certified in Family practice or internal medicine. Maintain membership in applicable specialty board. Must be in good standing with national and/or state professional organizations, with current continuing education requirements and professional licensure. Two years minimum working in rural and/or underserved clinical environment preferred. Current DEA license required (or in application process).
Current ACLS required. Additional emergency licensure recommended (PALS, ATLS, etc.)
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
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• Absolute understanding of need for patient confidentiality in all Sunshine community Health Center matters

  • Commitment to patient involvement in the practice of their own health care decision- making
  • Skill and knowledge in the practice of primary health care
  • Knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients
  • Ability and willingness to take on future leadership role
  • Ability to interact positively with patients
  • Desire to become a team member working towards a common goal of delivering health care
  • Ability to work with a wide range of patients of varied socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds as well as alternative lifestyles
  • Be knowledgeable about, and be willing to use appropriate coding and billing techniques as required by Clinic
  • Skill in dealing with patients and visitors as well as other staff members
  • Ability to work independently and use good judgment in work prioritization
  • Ability to complete difficult/complex tasks
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Retirement Plans With Up To a 4% match
Student Loan Payment Options
Paid: Health Insurance, Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability Insurance Plans
Paid: Holidays
Paid: Personal Leave
Paid: Vacation
Voluntary: Dental, Supplemental Life, and Supplemental AD&D Insurance Plans
Learning Sabbatical Leave
Paid CEU time and expenses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year