Intermittent Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA)

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium•Juneau, AK

2d•$110

About The Position

Provides comprehensive family medicine services within the scope of training and experience to people of all ages and genders. SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Provides comprehensive primary care including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referral, preventative care, and health maintenance to a dedicated panel of patients. Participates fully in shared local urgent/emergent care on-call rotation. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services is accordance with SEARHC policy. Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills. Builds long-term patient care relationships. Consults SEARHC physician as needed for patient care and uses other access to specialists as needed (i.e., AristaMD, ANMC providers, etc.). Provides medical services at facilities within thea SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHC’s compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Service. Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs. Actively participates in provider meetings, clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions. Other Functions Depending upon the location and needs of the community served, participates in shared after-hours emergency call coverage.

Requirements

State of Alaska Medical License as an NP or PA
Board-certified in specialty by accrediting body
Maintains active, unrestricted DEA registration.
Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges.
BLS for all positions.
ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certification within 1 year of start date for providers performing after-hours emergency work in remote clinics (e.g., Haines, Hoonah, Gustavus, Angoon, Kake, Klawock).
Two years of experience as a practicing provider
Knowledge of Primary health care practices and principles
Basic emergency care and protocol where appropriate
Common disease processes and pharmacology
Standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles
Effective communication skill and ability to interact with staff and patients
Operating essential basic medical equipment
Making proper assessments based upon history, exam, lab, x-ray, and other data
Incorporating health promotion and health prevention activities into patient care
Educating patients and family members about diagnoses, treatment plan alternatives, risks, options, and medications
Providing high-quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting
Ability to Promote teamwork and collaboration.
Resolve conflict.
Efficiently utilize electronic medical record and other clinically-required technology.
Carefully listen to patients and family members.
Clearly express ideas through oral and written communication.
Efficiently analyze complex situations and solve problems.
Effectively implement clinical program strategies.

Nice To Haves

ALSO training is preferred for providers performing after-hours emergency work in remote clinics.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive primary care including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referral, preventative care, and health maintenance to a dedicated panel of patients.
Participates fully in shared local urgent/emergent care on-call rotation.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services is accordance with SEARHC policy.
Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills.
Builds long-term patient care relationships.
Consults SEARHC physician as needed for patient care and uses other access to specialists as needed (i.e., AristaMD, ANMC providers, etc.).
Provides medical services at facilities within thea SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHC’s compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Service.
Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs.
Actively participates in provider meetings, clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions.
Depending upon the location and needs of the community served, participates in shared after-hours emergency call coverage.