What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) position at Peninsula Community Health Services AK?
TITLE : Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
REPORTS TO : Chief Medical Officer
WORK WEEK: Scheduled in the clinic 40 hours per week, but may be required to work longer hours to ensure tasks and duties are accomplished in accordance with roles and responsibilities
WAGE CLASSIFICATION : Exempt - Professional
OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION : High
With a mission of "Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare", we are a non-profit, family practice Federally Qualified Health Center treating the whole patient with medical, dental, eye care, physical therapy and behavioral health services. Our main office is located in Soldotna, AK, where the beautiful Kenai River flows through the middle of town, drawing thousands of visitors each summer, to catch world-class salmon and to enjoy the outdoors.
BENEFITS
- Sign on bonus
- AK licensure reimbursement
- Medical & dental insurance
- PTO
- Floating holiday
- CE time off and funds
- Life, AD&D and long/short term disability
- 403b
- Access to NHSC and State of AK SHARP loan repayment program.
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT
This position exists to provide family practice medical care to our patient population in the Central Kenai Peninsula.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Evaluate and treat patients within the privilege range granted by the PCHS Board, and within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a health care provider.
- Be a patient advocate.
- Coordinate health promotional activities.
- Provide patient follow-up as necessary for continuity of care.
- Coordinate care with other health care providers when referrals are necessary.
- Be familiar with and follow adopted PCHS community health center standards of care.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation regarding patient contacts within (EMR) patient charts.
- Assess grant criteria and incorporate into the patient encounter.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education : Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, and/or Masters degree in nursing (would consider Bachelor degree and 5 years experience.) National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program and/or Masters degree (would consider Bachelor degree with 5 years experience). Current status with NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
License :
NP: Maintain an active RN & Nurse Practitioner license with the State of Alaska.
PA: Maintain an active Physician’s Assistant license with the State of Alaska
Experience : Minimum of three years experience in a clinic setting preferred. Must have the ability to work independently (with supervision and collaboration from a physician) at a remote site
CONTACT INFO
- Patty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, 907-260-5017, peissler@pchsak.org
- Website: www.pchsak.org
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.