Family Practice Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Bonus

Meaningful Work Experience

Work beside some dedicated, altruistic people who are pioneers at heart. Some employees have given their entire careers and lives to serve a people who suffer from dire socioeconomic conditions and who still fish and hunt for subsistence. These native Alaskan peoples embrace and encourage family values and love their community. The Native Alaskan people believe that their elders are to be respected and valued. Some other employees will give these native people a portion of their career, benefiting from the rich cultural experience and receiving satisfaction from giving to an underserved people. Those that come to a place called Bethel, Alaska will also serve over 58 villages that span a territory the size of Oregon. Many of these villages still do not have running water. These people truly appreciate the medical assistance provided to them, giving those that serve respect and honor.



Fair Compensation



Compensation for your profession is market competitive: (pay grades are currently being revised with new a new hourly rate structure soon to be in place.) Benefits are excellent with extremely low co-pays for full health insurance. A single person pays just $10 bi-weekly, a family $30 bi-weekly. The retirement plan is also very good with a matching program in addition to a generous amount put in your retirement for each and every employee. We have a signing and retention bonus over the course of three years of $30,000. A very competitive relocation package offered.



Eligibility for Loan Repayment up to $20,000.00 per Year



In order to help assist these underserved people, the Indian Health Services (IHS) has loan repayment programs available. Loan repayment is not guaranteed with offer of employment, as all employees must apply directly through Indian Health Services. Since this is not absolutely guaranteed, we ask that you do not make this program your sole reason to come work in Bethel. Instead, look at it as a potential added bonus for serving your underserved fellow man.

Links to Loan Repayment Programs::




http://www.ihs.gov/jobscareerdevelop/DHPS/LRP/lrpsc.asp





Modern Technology Meets The Last Frontier




Although located in a area where no roads leads, incredibly, this JCAHO approved hospital is state of the art, and equipped with some of the finest technology on the market. If you wish to serve your fellow man, you will have the tools that will enable you to do so.



The Community – A Vast Wilderness Experience




Within just a few minutes from the city of Bethel, you can experience a solitude that you will not find in very many locations in the US. Nature abounds, fishing and hunting is plentiful, and if you wish to leave your house on a dog sled, just step out of your front door and GO! One of the employees has described this unique life, please read www.tundramedicinedreams.blogspot.com for information about the culture and life of Bethel and the surrounding villages.



The Opportunity
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.” The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will include potentially hazardous air travel and working in some villages with scant accommodations and no running water. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Subject to exposure to blood and body fluids. Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements; may involve exposure to a variety of potentially hazardous or harmful elements that require exercise of well-defined precautions for protection from injury or illness.May be subject to many interruptions. May receive multiple calls and inquiries.
REQUIREMENTS
2 Positions based in St. Mary's ( a subregional clinic ):

Minimum Education: PA, NP 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 reading radiographs and dispensing medication. License, Certification, Registration: Must have Alaska License and DEA license. Equipment/Tools/Word-Aids: 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 their specialty. Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to supervise and mentor NP and PA students and oversee Community Health Aide clinical practice.