Physician Assistant, PA, Rheumatology, Wasilla Alaska - Unique Opportunity in a Beautiful Location

Job Description

Job Description

Rheumatology Physician Assistant in Alaska

Join a specialty-focused Rheumatology team in Alaska's Mat-Su Valley, where you'll take on meaningful clinical responsibility while enjoying a setting that encourages balance outside of work. This role offers the ability to manage complex cases, work closely with a collaborative team, and build a long-term career in a growing practice. It's a strong fit for a Physician Assistant seeking both autonomy and support in a unique geographic setting.

• Specialty-Focused Practice: Manage a dedicated rheumatology patient panel, including diagnostics, treatment plans, and ongoing disease management
• Top-of-License Autonomy: Perform injections, oversee infusion services, and independently manage patient care with physician collaboration
• Team-Based Support Structure: Work within a growing clinical team focused on continuity of care and shared decision-making
• Comprehensive Compensation Package: Competitive salary, full benefits (health, dental, vision), retirement plan, PTO, and malpractice coverage

• Work alongside 3 Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Rheumatologists
• Premier, independent orthopedic surgery group in Alaska covering all subspecialties
• Collaborative interdependent professional work culture
• In network with major private and government payors
• Beautiful new state-of-the-art facilities, organization, and on-site ancillary services:
  
  
  • Infusion department
  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Acute pain management
  • Occupational and Physical Therapy
  • Custom casting & orthotics department
  • MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry
  • State-of-the-art EMR, practice management, PACS, other advanced electronic systems with on-site expert IT and IT development staff
  • Optimal positioning for transition to value-based reimbursement methods

• Certified Physician Assistant with at least one year of PA experience
• Minimum of four years of healthcare experience prior to PA training
• Clinical experience preferred
• Comfortable managing rheumatologic conditions and infusion oversight
• Collaborative, patient-focused approach

The Mat-Su Valley offers direct access to Alaska's mountains, lakes, and open landscapes, with outdoor activities available year-round-from hiking and fishing to skiing and snowmobiling. You'll be within driving distance of Anchorage for additional amenities, travel, and healthcare resources, while enjoying a quieter residential setting. With strong schools, established neighborhoods, and a lower cost of living compared to nearby urban areas, the region supports both adventure and everyday practicality.

Apply today to build your Rheumatology career in a setting that offers professional growth and an authentic Alaskan lifestyle.

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.