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Geographic Location: Bethel, Alaska 99559
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| Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant NP/PA-Psych |
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Summary:
-this position reports to the Dir. Clinic & Village Services
-The rest of the team consists of 5 master's level clinicians, 3 case managers, 1 RN case Mgr. and 1 substance abuse person
-This is a very diverse practice - you will treat babies to 90 year olds.
-Fast track - you are on your own, but you have 3 psychiatrists to consult with
-1 psychiatrist is from Seattle Children's Hospital, one is from MN available for you to consult with.
-they also see patients by VTC (video teleconferencing).
-No physiatrist on staff here in Alaska
-You will provide treatment for residents of 56 villages. .
-This is not the typical urban community health practice.
-It's far different than anywhere else.
-You have to be far more flexible than anywhere else.
-You don't have as many other resources (as in an urban setting).
-You must see all the patients, since you are the sole practitioner.
-Very diverse practice than
-no visa candidates
Job Description:
The Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife (PA, NP, CMN) shall be committed to contributing to the mission of our Health Corporation, "to achieve the greatest possible improvement to the health status of the people of our Regional Hospital". The PA, NP CNM, is an employee working under the supervision of the medical director who is in turn supervised by the clinical services administrator.
Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each and essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement listed below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Education
PA, NP CNM must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and received and maintained certification.
Minimum Experience
Two years minimum suggested experience level. Should have experience with adult psychiatric patients and dispensing psychotropic medication.
License, Certification, Registration
Must have Alaska License and DEA License
Equipment/Tools
Must have the computer skills needed to access computerized medical records
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of there specialty
Supervisory Responsibilities
One RN Case Mgr.
Salary to ~$108k+ DOE
Relocation assistance and interview travel reimbursement available
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Job Details |
Date Posted: 05/18/2012
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Position Type: Physician Assistant
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Job Status: Full Time
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Specialty Type: Not Specified |
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Employment Setting: Not Specified
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