Family Medicine Physician Assistant

About the role

Join a family medicine clinic with more than 60 years of history serving the Fairbanks community. The clinic is part of a large multidisciplinary health system and provides care to patients across the full lifespan, from newborns to geriatrics. Our providers manage a broad range of acute concerns as well as ongoing chronic conditions. Practicing at our clinic within a rural health system allows providers to maintain a broad scope of practice and take a more active role in managing complex patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with family medicine physicians to manage patient care.
• Manage a broad range of acute concerns as well as ongoing chronic conditions.
• Maintain a broad scope of practice and take a more active role in managing complex patient care.
• Participate in a care team model, partnering with physicians to support the needs of the community.

Requirements

• Must be approved to practice by the State Joint Board on the Regulation of Physician's Assistants.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Exhibits an exemplary professional demeanor and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications and database management.
• Must have sufficient experience, confidence, and judgment to function with little outside direction.
• Absorbs and maintains CME currency as required to maintain NCCPA certification.
• Requires personal DEA license.

Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred. Experience in clinical setting including supervision is preferred. ACLS, PALS, ATLS.

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer applications and database management.

Benefits

• $5,000 Paid CME per year.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.
• Consult, collaborate, and access Mayo Clinic resources through FHP’s partnership with Mayo Clinic Care Network.
• 501(c)(3) non-profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• 90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers.

Pay

Starting at a base of $147,112, compensation can be further adjusted based on experience. Additional opportunity to increase earnings through productivity. $40k sign-on bonus.

Schedule

M-F 40 hours per week. 7 weeks ATO and 2 weeks for CME.