Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Fairbanks, AK

About the role

This position will support our primary care, family practice clinic. The clinic is located in Fairbanks, Alaska and is uniquely aligned with employers and health trusts to provide the best in class primary and family care to the patients we serve. The clinic is appointment and walk-in based and supports family care to include chronic disease management, acute injury, and illness.

The clinic sees patients 5 years of age and up and is a comprehensive primary care clinic. Scope of services range from X-ray, minor in-office procedures, onsite medication dispensary, chronic disease management, women’s care, sports physicals, and immunizations to name a few.

Reports to: VP, Remote Medical & Safety

Department: Remote Medical

Key responsibilities

Provides acute and occupational medical care to patients. Performs occupational surveillance testing (audiograms, pulmonary function tests, physicals, drug test collections etc.) both within the Anchorage based clinics and onsite as necessary.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries of the workforce according to collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians.
• Conducts laboratory, radiological and electro-cardiograph diagnostic procedures as required.
• Refers patients to appropriate consulting physicians and dentists within Alaska when the scope of required medical care is beyond the capabilities of the medical facility.
• Prescribes and dispenses appropriate pharmaceuticals including controlled substances as approved by the supervising physician, within the scope of the collaborative agreement and in accordance with DEA regulations.
• Performs employee occupational surveillance testing as required by Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection programs and the NFPA physicals. Consults with occupational medicine physician as necessary.
• Maintains medical records according to company policies and expected standards of medical practice. This includes but is not limited to injury reporting, completion/review of medical forms, and maintenance of statistical logs.
• Consults with supervising physician in patient care problems resulting from unusual or chronic illnesses, psychological illness, or substance abuse.
• Consults with employee's supervisor, safety representative, Human Resources, Worker's Compensation coordinator, and specialist physicians to coordinate injury rehabilitation and return to work.
• Maintains state licensure and national certification by completing required educational and testing programs.
• Health Promotions: Assist with performance of response team fitness assessments, and other health promotion programs.
• Maintains work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with blood borne pathogens regulations, cleanliness, and proper functioning of clinical medical equipment.
• Has the required computer skills to operate standard Microsoft office applications and occupational health programs as required.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant family practice and urgent care experience

• Active Alaska License for PA or NP

• Maintains professional certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and State of Alaska licensure (or eligible to apply of State of AK Lic.).

• Maintains emergency medicine skills through specific training (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).

• Have or obtain appropriate certifications in Occupational Medicine Testing and CAOHC and NIOSH.

Contingencies

Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug testing (federal panel), physical exam, background check, and motor vehicle report.