Physician Assistant

International SOS•Anchorage, AK

56d•Remote

About The Position

Beacon OHSS, a division of International SOS, is seeking a Physician Assistant to serve as the primary healthcare provider for an isolated oil site workforce on Alaska’s North Slope. This role involves delivering urgent and emergent care in a challenging environment on a rotational 3-weeks-on/3-weeks-off schedule. The Physician Assistant will manage a wide range of medical situations, from routine illnesses and injuries to medical emergencies and trauma, including directing triage and coordinating air evacuations. Responsibilities extend to primary care, occupational health services, first aid training, and health promotion initiatives. The role also includes leading emergency response team training, maintaining medical records, and ensuring the readiness of equipment and supplies, with collaboration from offsite physician support in Anchorage. This position is suited for a proactive, adaptable clinician who thrives in remote settings and values autonomy, leadership, and making a significant impact.

Requirements

Current Alaska State License / Certification
Current BLS and ACLS certification
3-5 years remote experience or emergency medicine experience
ATLS
Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited PA training program
Must possess a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

CAOCH, an asset
NIOSH, an asset
Arctic work experience beneficial

Responsibilities

Deliver urgent and emergent care for an ever-changing workforce, supported by offsite physicians in Anchorage.
Manage everything from minor illnesses to trauma and mass casualty incidents, directing triage, patient transport, and emergency medical supervision.
Assess and arrange emergency air evacuations for seriously ill or injured patients to advanced medical facilities.
Perform audiograms, pulmonary function tests, respirator fit tests, and regulated/non-regulated drug and alcohol testing.
Lead first aid training, health and hygiene inspections, and lifestyle programs focused on fitness and healthy eating.
Conduct laboratory and electrocardiograph procedures to support accurate diagnoses.
Manage pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances, in compliance with DEA regulations and collaborative agreements.
Build and train volunteer medical response teams, conduct weekly training sessions, and maintain readiness of emergency equipment and supplies.
Document injuries, medical forms, and statistical logs according to company policies and medical standards.
Interface with safety representatives, HR, and other response team sections to ensure seamless care and rehabilitation.