Internal Medicine Physician Assistant (Outpatient)

Foundation Health Partners; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 132,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Work-life balance

Benefits package

Paid CME/licensure

PSLF eligibility

Mayo Clinic Network access

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks, Alaska is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Outpatient Internal Medicine & Senior Care Clinic. You will work within a multidisciplinary care team to manage chronic multisystem conditions and provide patient-centered care.

The base salary starts at $147,112 per year with potential productivity bonuses and a $40k sign-on. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 40 hours, with generous time off and CME support.

Qualifications

• Must be approved to practice by state board for Physician Assistant.
• NCCPA certification is required.
• DEA license required and must be current.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient internal medicine and senior care services within a team-based model.
• Manage chronic multisystem conditions and coordinate with physicians.
• Deliver patient-centered care and follow-up visits.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to optimize quality of care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Electronic medical records

Education

NCCPA certification

DEA license

Job description

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice.

Foundation Health Partners is actively recruiting an ambitious Physician Assistant to join our Outpatient Internal Medicine & Senior Care Clinic.

The Opportunity

The FHP Internal Medicine & Senior Care Clinic is home to an experienced team of providers who offer a range of services, from preventive care to diagnosing and managing chronic or complex conditions. We are deeply committed to preserving Medicare access in Interior Alaska and ensuring that all patients, regardless of insurance type, have access to quality healthcare. As a crucial member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in providing services to patients grappling with chronic and multisystem disorders. Collaborate seamlessly with your dedicated care team and become integral to our mission to deliver exceptional, patient-centric care.

Looking ahead, the clinic will build on its established multidisciplinary care team model with a planned move to new clinic space on the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital campus in mid-2027. This expansion will support coordinated, patient-centered care and provide an opportunity to help shape the future of primary care in our community.

• Compensation Starting at a base of $147,112, compensation can be further adjusted based on experience. Additional opportunity to increase earnings through productivity. $40k sign-on bonus.
• Schedule M-F 40 hours per week. 7 weeks ATO, 2 weeks CME.
• Patient Panel Diverse acuities and populations.
• Team We operate under a Care Team model, meaning that APPs provide routine check-ins, follow-up visits, and acute care services and physicians offer consultative services and treat complex cases.

Foundation Health Partners

Foundation Health Partners is a non‑profit, community‑owned and independently operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of a 152‑bed community hospital, a 90‑bed skilled nursing facility, and more than 15 hospital‑based outpatient clinics. As the most advanced medical facility for hundreds of miles, we are committed to providing exceptional care to everyone who comes through our doors.

FHP is proud to offer its providers

• Professional autonomy and clinical work freedom.
• Strong commitment to work‑life balance. Not just words, our leadership values your time.
• Comprehensive benefits package and a competitive base salary with scalable income opportunities.
• Paid CME/licensure and malpractice insurance.
• Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.
• Consult, collaborate, and access Mayo Clinic resources through FHP’s partnership with Mayo Clinic Care Network
• EMR goal - one patient, one chart, one bill.
• 501(c)(3) non‑profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Living in Fairbanks

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide‑open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.

• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town - University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community - Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 23 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 5 High Schools | robust youth sports programs
• No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer activities Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community-wide festivals, and events.

Winter activities Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be approved to practice by the State Joint Board on the Regulation of Physician's Assistants. NCCPA certification required. Exhibits an exemplary professional demeanor and interpersonal relationship skills.

Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications and database management. Must have sufficient experience, confidence, and judgment to function with little outside direction. Ability to maintain CME currency as required to maintain NCCPA certification. Requires personal DEA license.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred. Experience in clinical setting including supervision is preferred. ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and/or Neonatal Resuscitation certifications desirable.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.