Physician Assistant/Physician Associate

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSeward Community Health Center is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (Associate) for our small community health center located in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Candidates with a background inrural family medicine, pediatrics, OB, and women's healthare encouraged to apply. The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000/year, depending on experience and licensure.Hiring bonus of $10,000 (ask HR for details)Steady 4x10 scheduleduring day shift (and Saturdays)Annual CME allowance-80 hours PTO + $3k spending allowanceThis position is eligible for an additional annual bonus based on wRVU.No on-call hours!Seward, Alaska is a small, picturesque town located 120 miles south of Anchorage and is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains in the center of Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing, and so much more. If you enjoy adventuring up mountains, between glaciers and in waters, or sightseeing, going on wildlife tours or bird watching, Seward is the place for you!Check out the following link for more information about living and working in Seward: Seward Community Health Center:SCHC is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work.Benefits Summary:Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents100 hours of paid holidays annually6 weeksof paid time off annuallyShort- and long-term disability insurance paid by employerTerm life insurance paid by employer3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement planJob PurposeThis position’s main function is to provide primary medical care to patients of all ages at Seward Community Health Center (SCHC). There are additional responsibilities that may involve some administrative functions such as overseeing programs, participating in community outreach and education, participating in quality assurance and staff meetings, and generally performing tasks that maximize quality of care provided to SCHC patients. This position operates within the professional standards of care and scope of practice for a PA as defined by the State of Alaska and professional associations.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssess, diagnose and treat acute illnessesManage chronic health problemsConduct physical exams, sports physicals and preventive medicine/wellness visitsProvide urgent/walk-in care and some possible emergency careCarry out basic primary medical care procedures (e.g., casting and suturing)Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testsAssist in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow up careConsult with and refer to specialists as neededParticipate with specialty clinics conducted at the health center by specialty physiciansMaintain and adhere to current written collaborative agreements with collaborative physicians as requiredEducate patients about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and preventive policies and proceduresWork with members of the SCHC Care Coordination Team to manage patients with chronic/complex illnesses.Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requestedParticipate in staff quality assurance meetings, provider meetings and other staff meetingsCommunicate pertinent patient information to the covering physicianObtain informed consent for all proceduresExercise prescriptive authority as outlined in Alaska statutesDocument patient visit appropriately in electronic health record (EHR) Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirementsKeep current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or other training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practicePerform other related duties as assignedQualificationsEducation and Licensure Bachelor’s DegreeGraduate of an accredited PA programProfessional license to practice as a PA with current Alaska license, or ability to obtain an Alaska license.Accreditation from nationally recognized PA program. Must be in good standing with national and/or state professional organizations with current continuing education requirements and professional licensure. Two years' minimum work experience in OB strongly preferred.Five years’ minimum work experience in primary care strongly preferred.Three years’ minimum work experience in rural care strongly preferred.Experience working in women's health and with children preferred.Orthopedic experience is a plus. Current DEA license required (or in application process at time of hire).Current BLS certification required; ACLS, PALS and ATLS certification preferred. Additional Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of and commitment to the mission of SCHCCommitment to culturally sensitive patient interactions and approaches, ability to work with a wide range of patients of varied socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, as well as alternative lifestylesDemonstrated professionalism in the practice of primary medical health careAbility and willingness to take on future leadership roles as appropriateAbility to work independently and use good judgment in prioritizing work demands and manage time in a busy practice environmentAbility to listen and communicate effectively using verbal, written and electronic formatsSCHC is an equal opportunity employer.