Physician Assistant

Northern Star Pogo LLC • Delta Junction, AK

11d • $140,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a motivated Physician Assistant for their Pogo operation. This role involves providing medical treatment to employees, contractors, and visitors at the Pogo Mine, arranging for off-site transport for serious injuries, and advising on health and safety concerns. The position operates on a 22 days on, 20 days off work schedule and offers job security, an excellent remuneration package, and ongoing development opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited PA Program
• Current Alaska PA License & NCCPA Certification or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
• Five or more years of experience providing emergency medical care as a PA in a high-volume acute care setting.
• Two or more years working in a remote industrial environment.
• Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support Certification.
• Nationally Registry EMS Certification.
• Knowledge of MSHA Yellow Jacket standards and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional clinical judgment for critical patient care decisions in remote conditions.
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, editing, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Amazing Charts.
• Ability to provide leadership and mentorship to EMS Team members.

Responsibilities

• Administering occupational medicine surveillance programs (drug and alcohol testing, employment physicals, lead, cadmium, respiratory and hearing tests).
• Ordering and interpreting lab tests, and maintaining records.
• Operating a medical treatment facility, providing routine medical treatment, and being on call 24 hours for emergencies.
• Assessing patient health through interviews, physical examinations, and medical histories.
• Determining abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
• Documenting patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performing therapeutic procedures such as administering injections, suturing, and managing wounds.
• Instructing and counseling patients on therapeutic regimens, growth and development, and health maintenance.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment and adhering to infection-control policies.
• Keeping accurate records of surveillance data, clinical visits, services, accidents, or illnesses.
• Collecting and sending out samples for drug and alcohol testing, maintaining chain of custody.
• Establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of medical supplies.
• Conducting the first-aid and health portion of MSHA annual refresher training.
• Participating in Pogo Mine Emergency Response Teams and promoting the development of trained emergency responders.
• Assisting with Workers' Compensation correspondence and claims handling.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses
• Insurances
• 401k
• Paid leave
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth
• Company provided camp facilities (dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, accommodation rooms)
• Dormitory rooms with land line phone, Wi-Fi & cable TV
• Cell service available through Wi-Fi
• Bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed