Advanced Practice Professional

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Alaska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks a qualified primary care provider (NP or PA) to deliver comprehensive family medicine services to patients of all ages in Southeast Alaska. The role emphasizes diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, coordination of care, and building lasting patient relationships.

You will participate in on-call rotation, maintain accurate documentation, collaborate with SEARHC staff and specialists, and contribute to quality initiatives within SEARHC’s

Qualifications

• Be licensed in Alaska as an NP or PA and board certified.
• Maintain active, unrestricted DEA registration.
• Active SEARHC medical staff privileges and BLS/CALS (or ACLS/PALS/ATLS/NRP).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care including diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, and preventive care.
• Participate in shared urgent/emergent on-call rotation.
• Document services accurately and timely per SEARHC policy.
• Foster strong patient relationships and excellent patient experience.
• Consult with SEARHC physicians and specialists as needed.
• Provide care at SEARHC facilities and network locations.
• Engage in SEARHC quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
• Participate in after-hours call coverage as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

EMR

Medical procedures

Education

Alaska NP/PA license

Board certification

DEA registration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Profile SummaryProvides 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.Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required• 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, CALS required. If no CALS, must have ACLS, PALS, ATLS, BLSO or ALSO, NRP.Experience Required• Two years of experience as a practicing provider• Additional clinical experience or training prior to practice as a licensed provider may be considered by the Medical Director of Primary Care Clinics to meet this minimum experience requirement.Knowledge of• Primary health care practices and principles• Basic emergency care and protocols where appropriate• Common disease processes and pharmacology• Standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principlesSkills in• Effective communication skills 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 settingAbility 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 strategiesRequired Certifications:If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!