Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine

International SOS Government Medical Services; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

International SOS Government Medical Services seeks a Physician Assistant for a remote Alaska program. Provide acute and emergency care, oversee clinic operations, and coordinate medical evacuations to ensure patient safety and readiness.

You will supervise clinical staff, maintain records, and support readiness in a resource-limited environment, with telemedicine and teleradiology duties as required.

Qualifications

• Extensive emergency room experience.
• Proficiency in telemedicine and teleradiology.
• Clinical leadership and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver acute and emergency medical care and stabilization.
• Coordinate medical evacuations and mortuary affairs as needed.
• Lead medical staff and oversee quality, infection control, and safety.

Skills

Emergency care

Telemedicine

Clinical leadership

Education

Physician Assistant degree

NCCPA certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

DEA license

ATLS certification

Job description

Take your clinical expertise beyond the traditional healthcare setting. As a Physician Assistant supporting a remote medical program in Alaska, you'll deliver acute and emergency care, coordinate medical evacuations, and lead clinical operations where preparedness and sound medical judgment are essential.At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.

Job Description

As a Physician Assistant (PA), you'll provide comprehensive medical care in a remote, resource-limited environment while overseeing the medical clinic and its clinical staff. Your work will span acute and emergency treatment, chronic condition management, emergency stabilization, and medical evacuation coordination.You'll also provide clinical leadership, maintain emergency readiness, and oversee patient safety, quality standards, and medical operations.Material Employment Conditions:

This onsite assignment requires travel to and work at a remote location in Alaska for extended periods.Schedule:

Clinic hours, with required emergency response availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. You must be able to respond within 30 minutes of notification.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver acute, emergency, and ongoing medical care, including life-sustaining treatment and stabilization until evacuation is possible.
• Coordinate medical evacuations, including clinical and administrative arrangements, and provide mortuary affairs services when required.
• Lead and supervise medical staff, oversee clinical practices, and support quality improvement, infection control, patient safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Perform and interpret basic X-rays, provide teleradiology services, and collaborate with other medical professionals as needed.
• Maintain medical records, medication controls, clinical equipment, medical supplies, and required operational reporting.
• Develop clinical procedures, coordinate staffing and scheduling, and maintain readiness of the medical clinic and its equipment.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Physician Assistant degree from an accredited institution, with extensive emergency room experience.
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in at least one U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current nationally accredited Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, plus a DEA license.
• Expertise in acute and emergency care in remote or resource-limited settings, including medical evacuation procedures and coordination.
• Proficiency in telemedicine, teleradiology, independent performance and interpretation of basic X-rays, and compliant medical recordkeeping.
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required.
• Must obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent Tier 1 investigation if working more than 180 days in a fiscal year.
• Ability to work in a remote environment with limited resources and respond quickly to medical emergencies.
• PreferredExperience in military or remote medical settings, including healthcare programs supporting government operations.
• Experience managing medical evacuations, remote-site medical logistics, supplies, and mortuary affairs procedures.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification through the American College of Surgeons.

Additional Information

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Compensation Disclaimer:Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

• Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
• International SOS Government Medical Servicescomplies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.