Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

• Family medicine nurse practitioner opportunity at an inpatient behavioral health hospital in Alaska, caring for children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric and substance-use disorders

• Specialized programs for military populations, including first responders, service members, veterans, and their families

• 7-on/7-off block schedule with 10-hour shifts; full-time, benefits-eligible role

• Inpatient-only setting with a focus on holistic, integrated medical and behavioral health care

• Significant professional autonomy managing assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans, and follow-up care

• Responsibilities include initial medical admissions evaluations and H&Ps (within 24 hours of admission), follow-up visits, diagnostics, and discharge planning for patients ages 5+

• Close collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff to create integrated treatment plans addressing both medical and mental health needs

• Co-management of patients with complex medical comorbidities alongside mental health providers

• Patient and family education on medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes to support overall health

• Medical consultations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending treatments within scope

• Provide emergency medical care within licensure scope until specialty care is available

• Active or eligible Alaska NP/APRN license required

• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program

• AANPCB board certification required

• Minimum 1 year of post-training inpatient or acute care experience preferred; behavioral health experience a plus

• Opportunities to build expertise working with diverse patient populations and complex medical/behavioral presentations

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