Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

SCHEDULE/FTE

0.60 - 1.0 FTE, equivalent to approximately 24-40 hours per week. Specific schedule may be discussed based on clinic needs and candidate availability.

SUMMARY:

This position's main function is to provide primary care to patients at SCHC facilities. There are additional responsibilities that involve some administrative function, overseeing programs, participating in community outreach and education, some supervisory functions, and generally performing tasks that maximize quality of care provided to SCHC patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illness Management of chronic health problems Trauma assessment, stabilization, and management Emergency care Ability to carry out basic primary care, including but not limited to, casting, suturing, x-ray interpretations, etc. Dispensing of medications Performance and interpretation of lab tests Consultations and referrals to specialists, as needed Participation in specialty clinics Participation in patient education and preventive policies and procedures Participation in community outreach and education efforts as necessary Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited nationally recognized school. Professional license to practice as a medical provider. Must obtain and possess, or be eligible to apply for, Alaskan license. Board eligible or board certified in family practice or internal medicine. Maintain membership in applicable specialty board. Must be in good standing with national and/or state professional organizations, with current continuing education requirements and professional licensure. Two years minimum working in rural and/or underserved clinical environment preferred. Current DEA license required, or in application process. Current ACLS required. Additional emergency licensure recommended, such as PALS, ATLS, etc.

GENERAL:

To ensure the health of our community, patients, and staff, SCHC requires proof of completed vaccine series or serologic test results for MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Tdap, and Hepatitis B, as well as TB screening, prior to employment.