Physician Assistant - Emmonak Sub Regional Clinic: Sign On, Relocation, and Retention Bonus Eligible

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Emmonak (AK); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSAs

Retirement plans

Wellness Center

Job summary

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) seeks a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our rural health team across the Emmonak and nearby villages in southwest Alaska. The PA/NP will provide clinical care, dispense medications, and read radiographs within their specialty, while meeting Alaska licensure and DEA requirements.

Ideal candidates have a Nurse Practitioner or PA training program, two years of experience, CME compliance, and the ability to mentor NP/PA students.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and certification.
• Two years minimum suggested experience.
• Experience reading radiographs and dispensing medication.
• Alaska License and DEA license.
• Stay current on CME requirements.
• Computer skills to access medical records.
• Ability to supervise/mentor NP/PA students and oversee community Health Aide practice.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mission: Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.
• Provide medical care within specialty area as PA/NP.
• Supervise and mentor NP/PA students and oversee community health practice.

Skills

PA/NP cert

Alaska license

DEA license

CME compliance

Radiographs reading

Mentor NP/PA students

Computer skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner or PA training program

Job description

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 Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner, (PA/NP) shall be committed to contributing to the mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC), “Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.”

Possible Position Sites:
Aniak, AK
St. Mary’s, AK
Emmonak, AK
Hooper Bay, AK

Toksook Bay, AK

Position Qualifications:

• PA/NP must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and received and maintained certification.

• Two years minimum suggested experience level.

• Must have experience with reading radiographs and dispensing medication.

• Must have Alaska License and DEA license.

• Be current on CME requirements.

• 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 Affir…

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]