Primary Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

5 days ago

Seward, Alaska, United States Seward Community Health Center Full time
Job Opportunity at Seward Community Health Center

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Primary Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Seward Community Health Center.

About the Role

This is a full-time position that requires the provision of primary medical care to patients of all ages. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in family medicine, pediatrics, and women's health, with a minimum of five years of experience in a primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses
  • Manage chronic health problems
  • Conduct physical exams, sports physicals, and preventive medicine/wellness visits
  • Provide urgent/walk-in care and some possible emergency care
  • Carry out basic primary medical care procedures (e.g., casting and suturing)
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
  • Assist in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow-up care
  • Consult with and refer to specialists as needed
  • Participate with specialty clinics conducted at the health center by specialty physicians
  • Maintain and adhere to current written collaborative agreements with collaborative physicians as required
  • Educate patients about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and preventive policies and procedures
  • Work with members of the SCHC Care Coordination Team to manage patients with chronic/complex illnesses.
  • Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requested
  • Participate in staff quality assurance meetings, provider meetings, and other staff meetings
  • Communicate pertinent patient information to the covering physician
  • Obtain informed consent for all procedures
  • Exercise prescriptive authority as outlined in Alaska statutes
  • Document patient visit appropriately in electronic health record (EHR)
  • Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements
  • Keep current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or other training and assimilate this knowledge into clinical practice
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree and Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Licensure/Certifications: Professional license to practice as a NP or PA with current Alaska license, or ability to obtain an Alaska license
  • At least five years minimum work experience in a primary care required
  • At least three years minimum work experience in rural care required
  • 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
Benefits
  • Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by employer
  • Term life insurance paid by employer
  • 3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • 80 hours of paid holidays
  • Annual CME allowance
  • 6 weeks of paid time off annually

Seward Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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