Medical Staff Training Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner; Sign On Bonus, Relocation, and Retention Bonus Eligible

Medical Staff Training Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner; Sign On Bonus, Relocation, and Retention Bonus Eligible

Aniak​, Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

 We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) is located in the Southwestern Alaska town of Bethel, with a total of approximately 6,000 people. YKHC supports 1500 employees, providing the health services to a primarily Yup'ik Native population for an area the size of Oregon. Services are provided through a Bethel located hospital and 50 clinics throughout the YK Delta.

Position Summary:

The Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner (PA, NP) shall be committed to contributing to the mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC), “Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health”.  

This provider shall train all new medical staff providers in the use of RAVEN, our electronic record keeping system. This shall include initial training and follow up training. In addition, this provider shall regularly review medical staff performance within RAVEN and provide recommendations for improvement.  This provider will work closely with each member of the medical staff in each department where medical staff is placed to promote maximum efficiency in the use of RAVEN.

This provider shall also be assigned to clinical duties from time to time, based on scheduling availability. This clinical time shall be distributed in clinical areas as appropriate.

This provider shall work closely with the RAVEN informatics team to collect and use the information necessary to complete the evaluation of the medical staff performance within RAVEN.

• PA/NP must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and received and maintained certification.
• Two years minimum suggested experience level.
• Should have experience with reading radiographs and dispensing medication. 
• Must have Alaska License and DEA license.
• 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. Ability to supervise and mentor NP, PA students and oversee community Health Aide clinical practice.

   

• Benefits Include:
• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

• Plus More!

   

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Additional Information:

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)