Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner - Sign-On, Retention and Relocation Bonus Eligible
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp

Job Info

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Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner - Sign-On, Retention and Relocation Bonus Eligible

Bethel, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation - We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you'll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta Region who come to us for care. You'll grow your skills and expertise in a challenging environment, and experience a community environment within a community that will embrace you as one of their own.

Serving the people of Southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Hospital is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. Fully accredited by JCAHO, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging.

Position Summary:

The Physician Assistant, Family Nurse Practitioner (PA, FNP) shall be committed to contributing to the mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC), Working together to Achieve Excellent Health."

Care for acute and chronically ill adults and children. Provide care to Level IV Trauma Center/ER patients. Work in ER with physician caring for urgent care or lower acuity ER patients, evaluating and treating moderately ill adult and pediatric patients, assist with admission holding orders and doing procedures such as I & D's, suturing, LP's etc. Urgent/ER shifts ar 12pm-12am on weekdays and 10am-10pm on weekends and holidays. Expected to order and interpret lab and x-ray results with physician back up as required.

Position Qualifications:

• PA/FNP must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and received and maintained certification.
  
• Two years minimum suggested experience level.
  
• Must have experience with reading radiographs and dispensing medication.
  
• Must have Alaska License and DEA license.
  
• Be current on CME requirements.
  
• Must have the computer skills needed to access computerized medical records.
  
• Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of their specialty (Women's Health).
  
• Ability to supervise and mentor NP, PA students and oversee community Health Aide clinical practice.
  

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

YKHC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants who meet minimum requirements according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638.

Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org

For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: ykhc_recruitment@ykhc.org or 1-800-478-8905

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Additional Information:
ID:14086Location:BethelDepartment:Emergency RoomEmployment Duration:70 Full timeTemporary Status:Not ApplicableHours per Week:40
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)

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