Physician Assistant Remote (Alaska Residents Only)
About The Position
This is a full-time, remote Physician Assistant position focused on providing psychiatric care to residents of Alaska. The role aims to address the significant gap in psychiatric care access in rural Alaska. The Physician Assistant will manage their own panel of patients, evaluating and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, and providing timely care. The position emphasizes the importance of local understanding, as providers are expected to live in Alaska and serve the communities they understand. This role is designed for direct clinical work with a clear purpose.
Requirements
- Current NCCPA certification
- Alaska PA license, or eligibility for one before your start date
- Clinical experience diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions
- A home setup that supports private, reliable telehealth visits
- Strong written communication, since much of your collaboration will happen in writing
- Must be an Alaska resident
Nice To Haves
- Experience with rural or underserved populations
- Child and adolescent experience
- Buprenorphine prescribing experience
- Additional state licenses
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across a broad range of psychiatric conditions using evidence-based practice.
- Prescribe medications and deliver psychotherapeutic interventions as appropriate.
- Manage your panel based on clinical acuity, keeping follow-up intervals appropriate to patient need.
- Bring complex cases to experienced subspecialty psychiatrists on our clinical team, including child and adolescent and addiction specialists.
- Consult with our clinical pharmacist on complicated medication questions.
- Coordinate with primary care providers, therapists, schools, and families as appropriate.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary treatment planning discussions.
- Complete accurate notes for every encounter in Healthie, supported by Nabla AI documentation.
- Close documentation within 48 hours of the visit.
- Follow clinic policies, prescribing standards, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Stay current on developments in psychiatric treatment.
- Use your CME benefit and bring what you learn back to the team.
Benefits
- 100% remote
- 3 weeks of paid vacation (120 hours)
- 40 hours of sick time
- Your birthday off, paid
- 9.5 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- 100% employer-paid premiums for employee-only medical, dental, vision, and accident coverage
- HSA option
- Stock options
- Company-provided equipment
- $500 per year toward continuing education
- Malpractice insurance fully covered
- Licensure costs covered in every state where you provide care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
