What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant position at Archway Physician Recruitment?
Advance Practice Opening in Alaska
Located in Healy, AK - Fairbanks 110 miles. Full time, permanent opening.
Job Summary
This position provides comprehensive coordinated primary and preventive health care services to an ethnically diverse patient population across the lifespan, including prenatal care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct outpatient care.
- Screen, examine, diagnose, manage and treat physical disease, injuries and medical disorders.
- Order and interpret routine laboratory analysis and x-rays, and prepare case histories.
- Recognize serious illnesses and conditions and refer to physician, or other health professional as appropriate.
- Provide after-hours call coverage in coordination with other medical staff and call group ensuring continuity of patient care with physician backup.
- Coordinate with centers and community providers ensuring delivery of integrated comprehensive primary care services.
- Supervise clinical support staff in conjunction with Clinical Support Supervisor.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
- Assist in development of clinical procedures.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies or Doctorate degree in Nursing.
- Licensure in State of Alaska as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Certified; Advanced Nurse Practitioner board certification in family medicine required.
- Current DEA and certification in BLS.
- Experience in delivering services to medically underserved populations and cultural competency.
- Proficiency with Electronic Health Records required.
Additional Information
The position is based in the City of Healy; however, position responsibilities may require travel both within the Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) and Denali Borough.
Use of personal vehicle is required for travel; therefore, a valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required.
Position may require working occasional evenings and weekends.
