Itinerant Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner; Sign on, Relocation & Retention Bonus Eligible

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); In loco; USD 70.000 - 86.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous PTO

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Descrizione del lavoro

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) is seeking an Itinerant Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide float coverage across rural village clinics in southwestern Alaska. The role delivers primary, preventive and emergency care in remote clinics, with emphasis on family practice and maternal care, collaborating with village staff.

Eligible candidates hold PA/NP certification, Alaska licensure, DEA and national certification, and have 4+ years outpatient clinic

Competenze

• PA/NP must have completed an approved training program and licensure.
• Minimum four years of outpatient clinic experience including family practice, routine and emergency/urgent care and chronic patient care.
• Alaska License, DEA license and national certification required.
• Proficient with accessing electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to supervise and mentor NP/PA students and oversee community Health Aide clinical practice.

Mansioni

• Provide regular float coverage to YKHC village clinics, delivering primary, preventive and emergency care as assigned.

Conoscenze

Outpatient Clinic Experience

Emergency Care Procedures

Suturing

Mentoring NP/PA students

Alaska Medical License

Formazione

Physician Assistant Training Program

Nurse Practitioner Training Program

Descrizione del lavoro

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

The Itinerant Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) shall be committed to contributing to the mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC), “Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.” Provides regular “float” coverage to YKHC village clinics as assigned, providing primary (acute, chronic and preventive) health care and emergency care to those seeking health services at the village clinic.

Job Requirements

• PA/NP must have completed an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Training Program and received and maintained certification and licensure.
• Minimum four years of experience in Outpatient Clinic environments. Experience should include all aspects of family practice, routine and emergency/urgent care and chronic patient care for adults, pediatric, OBGYN, and prenatal care. Should be confident in suturing, splinting, and other emergency care/procedures.
• Must have or obtain Alaska License and DEA license and National Certification for credentials.
• Must have the computer skills needed to access computerized medical records.
• Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of their specialty.
• Ability to supervise and mentor NP/PA students and oversee community Health Aide clinical practice

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum:

78

Employment Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Hours Per Week:

40

FLSA Exempt:

Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affir­mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]