Physician Assistant/Physician Associate

Seward Community Health Center • Seward, AK

12d

About The Position

Seward Community Health Center (SCHC), a federally qualified health center and leading healthcare provider in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to provide primary medical care to patients of all ages. SCHC provides integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. The position operates within Alaska’s professional standards of care and PA scope of practice, and may include administrative responsibilities such as overseeing programs, community outreach and education, quality assurance, and staff meetings.

The role offers a steady 4x10 schedule during the day, including Saturdays, with no on-call hours. The stated annual salary range is $135,000–$150,000, depending on experience and licensure. The position also includes a $10,000 hiring bonus, an annual bonus based on wRVU, an annual CME allowance of 80 hours and a $3,000 spending allowance, along with the benefits listed below.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Professional license to practice as a PA with a current Alaska license, or ability to obtain an Alaska license.
• Accreditation from a nationally recognized PA program.
• Good standing with national and/or state professional organizations and current continuing education and professional licensure requirements.
• Current DEA license, or be in the application process at time of hire.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of SCHC.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive patient interactions and ability to work with patients of varied socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds and alternative lifestyles.
• Demonstrated professionalism in primary medical health care.
• Ability and willingness to take on future leadership roles as appropriate.
• Ability to work independently, use good judgment in prioritizing work demands, and manage time in a busy practice environment.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ minimum work experience in OB is strongly preferred.
• Five years’ minimum work experience in primary care is strongly preferred.
• Three years’ minimum work experience in rural care is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in women’s health and with children is preferred.
• Orthopedic experience is a plus.
• ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses.
• Manage chronic health problems.
• Conduct physical exams, sports physicals, and preventive medicine and wellness visits.
• Provide urgent and walk-in care and some possible emergency care.
• Perform basic primary medical care procedures, such as casting and suturing.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Assist in developing treatment plans and appropriate follow-up care.
• Consult with and refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Participate in specialty clinics conducted at the health center by specialty physicians.
• Maintain and adhere to current written collaborative agreements with collaborative physicians as required.
• Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive policies and procedures.
• Work with the SCHC Care Coordination Team to manage patients with chronic or complex illnesses.
• Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requested.
• Participate in quality assurance, provider, and other staff meetings.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the covering physician.
• Obtain informed consent for procedures.
• Exercise prescriptive authority as outlined in Alaska statutes.
• Document patient visits appropriately in the electronic health record.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Keep current on professional knowledge through conferences, workshops, literature, and other training, and incorporate that knowledge into clinical practice.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $10,000 hiring bonus; ask HR for details.
• Annual CME allowance of 80 hours and a $3,000 spending allowance.
• Additional annual bonus based on wRVU.
• Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents.
• 100 hours of paid holidays annually.
• Six weeks of paid time off annually.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by the employer.
• Term life insurance paid by the employer.
• 3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time