Autonomous PA: Acute & Primary Care in Alaska

Cell Staff; Nebraska; On-site; USD 176,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Weekly pay

Travel stipends for qualified cand

Job summary

Cell Staff is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive medical care at Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska. The role is 40 hours per week, Tue–Fri, with a 13-week contract and a January 1, 2027 start date.

You will manage complex conditions in a maximum-security setting, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and perform sick calls, chronic care visits, and urgent evaluations. The position requires Alaska licensure, DEA, and strong clinical competency.

Qualifications

• Active Alaska PA license (or actively pursuing).
• DEA license required.
• Minimum 2 years of PA experience; ER, Family Practice, or Primary Care background strongly preferred.
• Broad clinical competency required.
• Corrections or institutional healthcare experience a plus.
• BLS (AHA) required; ACLS preferred.
• Must be able to clear a State of Alaska background check.
• Covid vaccine not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to a complex correctional population.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions in a maximum-security facility.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, RNs, and mental health staff.
• Conduct sick calls, chronic care visits, and urgent/emergency evaluations.

Skills

Active Alaska PA license

DEA license

PA experience (ER/FP/Primary Care)

BLS (AHA)

ACLS preferred

Background check clearance

Corrections experience a plus

Job description

Cell Staff is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive medical care at Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska. The role is 40 hours per week, Tue–Fri, with a 13-week contract and a January 1, 2027 start date.

You will manage complex conditions in a maximum-security setting, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and perform sick calls, chronic care visits, and urgent evaluations. The position requires Alaska licensure, DEA, and strong clinical competency.