Job title: Physician Assisstant
Organization: Geneva Woods Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, Inc.
Position location: Anchorage, AK
Application deadline:
Position description: Geneva Woods Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, Inc. located in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a full time physician assistant to join the medical staff of an established otolaryngology practice. Anchorage is blessed with a vibrant arts community, excellent school system and immediate access to the great outdoors.

Our clinic accepts all ages of otolaryngology patients so opportunity exists to work with children and adults of all ages. Our practitioners evaluate and treat problems related to ears, nose, throat, sinus, hearing problems and surgical treatment of sleep disorders. We also manage tumors, both benign and malignant, of the head/neck area including thyroid. Two practitioners have fellowships in otology and the clinic is a referral center for otologic procedures from all over the State.

The physician assistant will work Monday through Friday in a clinic setting. One satellite clinic located approximately fifty miles from Anchorage is covered by the physician assistant every Tuesday (all day) and every Wednesday afternoon. Some administrative work included (90% clinical, 10% administrative).

Applicants with ENT experience are a plus. Must be BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified. Applicants must also be certified or eligible for certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistance (NCCPA).

Competitive salary and benefits available.

Qualified candidates may apply by contacting Anne Gillis at Geneva Woods Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates, Inc., 3730 Rhone Circle, Suite 203, Anchorage, AK 99508, or phone (907) 563 3515 and facsimile (907) 563 3541, or email gwent@gci.net. Please submit curriculum vitae and three professional references. Position opens May 1, 2012.

HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:
Who to contact to apply: Anne Gillis
Phone number: 907-563-3515
Fax: 907-563-3541
E-mail address: gwent@gci.net

Job title: Intermittent CHAP Instructor MLP/Provider
Organization: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Position location: Anchorage, AK
Application deadline:
Position description: JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, presents classroom and clinical primary care training for Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/P). Provides health care for patients at the Alaska Native Medical Centre (ANMC) and its allied clinics in order to maintain high level primary care skills, improve healthcare delivery and consistency in carrying out standards of care.

The following duties are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Delivers training to Community Health Aides and Practitioners from various Alaskan locations utilizing appropriate training, adult learning concepts and clinical facilitation skills. Assures that training systems are results-oriented, maintain statewide CHAP standards and return value to the organization.

Reviews and stays current with changes in CHA program services, technologies and policies. Develops updates and revises training contents and schedule to meet new objectives and curricula changes. Researches, analyzes evaluates and deploys new training materials and instructional methods. Prepares and coordinates the development of training program and materials.

Instructs and guides Community Health Aides (CHA) in primary medical care, preventive health practices and healthcare administration. Prepares, administers, and scores tests, evauates and maintains necessary records on students. Counsels students and provides special help as needed.

Participates in committee and programmatic work to promote CHAP system efficiency and effectiveness. Participates in continuing education as necessary to meet changing program needs and to maint! ain nece ssary professional skills, certification and privileging.

Provides primary health care as required. Provides and documents medical assessments, treatments, medicines, and procedures to patients within scope of authority. Evaluates patient care and revises plan of care to meet individualized patient needs. Confers and consults with collaborating physician as needed. Collaborates with other professionals to provide continued care outside the limitations of the practice setting.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
- Knowledge of training theories and practices including adult learning principles and the development of lesson plans.
- Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in community healthcare and patient treatment, and the - of medical equipment and supplies.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal and local regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge of the principles of medical records management, and patient file documentation procedures.

- Skill in analyzing clinical tests and examination results.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in interpreting and analyzing patient care issues and regulations to develop training programs.
- Skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting in-service training classes.
- Skill in providing effective patient care services.
- Skill in evaluating public health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other ANMC employees.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program. Progressively responsible professional work-r! elated e xperience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education. (Consideration given for candidate with five or more (5+) years and high recommendations as a CHP in good standing prior to completion and high recommendations of a MLP program in lieu of an advanced degree or experience on a case by case basis if involved in a special mentoring program.)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory – Two (2) years mid-level health provider experience in primary care. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Certification in ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or AANP (American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners) for Nurse Practitioners AND a State of Alaska License as a PA or ANP (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Master and Primary or Family practice prepared preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Mid-level health provider experience in primary care, preferably in remote Alaska with CHA/Ps.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Certification in NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) for PA’s is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications. Must pass and maintain credentials and required medical standards of ANMC and external agencies. May be asked to qualify for certification from (DEA) Drug Enforcement Administration. May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. Working conditions are in the ANMC accredited campus and Village Health Clinic settings. Work involves the potential exposure to infectious diseases.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of th! is job. Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds. ANMC is not a latex free environment. Therefore, some latex exposure can be expected.

AGE SPECIFIC
Provides care to the all of the following age groups: new born (0-28 days), infant (29 days –1 yr), child (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18 years), adult (18-64 years), geriatric, and maternal/ neonatal.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:
Who to contact to apply: Josh Patton
Phone number: (907) 729-1333
Fax: (907) 729-3638
E-mail address: jspatton@anthc.org

Job title: CHAP Instructor/MLP Provider
Organization: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Position location: Anchorage, AK
Application deadline:
Position description: JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, presents classroom and clinical primary care training for Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/P). Provides health care for patients at the Alaska Native Medical Centre (ANMC) and its allied clinics in order to maintain high level primary care skills, improve healthcare delivery and consistency in carrying out standards of care.

The following duties are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Delivers training to Community Health Aides and Practitioners from various Alaskan locations utilizing appropriate training, adult learning concepts and clinical facilitation skills. Assures that training systems are results-oriented, maintain statewide CHAP standards and return value to the organization.

Reviews and stays current with changes in CHA program services, technologies and policies. Develops updates and revises training contents and schedule to meet new objectives and curricula changes. Researches, analyzes evaluates and deploys new training materials and instructional methods. Prepares and coordinates the development of training program and materials.

Instructs and guides Community Health Aides (CHA) in primary medical care, preventive health practices and healthcare administration. Prepares, administers, and scores tests, evauates and maintains necessary records on students. Counsels students and provides special help as needed.

Participates in committee and programmatic work to promote CHAP system efficiency and effectiveness. Participates in continuing education as necessary to meet changing program needs and to maint! ain nece ssary professional skills, certification and privileging.

Provides primary health care as required. Provides and documents medical assessments, treatments, medicines, and procedures to patients within scope of authority. Evaluates patient care and revises plan of care to meet individualized patient needs. Confers and consults with collaborating physician as needed. Collaborates with other professionals to provide continued care outside the limitations of the practice setting.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
- Knowledge of training theories and practices including adult learning principles and the development of lesson plans.
- Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in community healthcare and patient treatment, and the - of medical equipment and supplies.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal and local regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge of the principles of medical records management, and patient file documentation procedures.

- Skill in analyzing clinical tests and examination results.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in interpreting and analyzing patient care issues and regulations to develop training programs.
- Skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting in-service training classes.
- Skill in providing effective patient care services.
- Skill in evaluating public health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other ANMC employees.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program. Progressively responsible professional work-r! elated e xperience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education. (Consideration given for candidate with five or more (5+) years and high recommendations as a CHP in good standing prior to completion and high recommendations of a MLP program in lieu of an advanced degree or experience on a case by case basis if involved in a special mentoring program.)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory – Two (2) years mid-level health provider experience in primary care. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Certification in ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or AANP (American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners) for Nurse Practitioners AND a State of Alaska License as a PA or ANP (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Master and Primary or Family practice prepared preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Mid-level health provider experience in primary care, preferably in remote Alaska with CHA/Ps.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Certification in NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) for PA’s is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications. Must pass and maintain credentials and required medical standards of ANMC and external agencies. May be asked to qualify for certification from (DEA) Drug Enforcement Administration. May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. Working conditions are in the ANMC accredited campus and Village Health Clinic settings. Work involves the potential exposure to infectious diseases.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of th! is job. Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds. ANMC is not a latex free environment. Therefore, some latex exposure can be expected.

AGE SPECIFIC
Provides care to the all of the following age groups: new born (0-28 days), infant (29 days –1 yr), child (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18 years), adult (18-64 years), geriatric, and maternal/ neonatal.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:
Who to contact to apply: Josh Patton
Phone number: (907) 729-1333
Fax: (907) 729-3638
E-mail address: jspatton@anthc.org

JOB POSTING INFORMATION:
Job title: Project Based Physician Assistant
Organization: Beacon Occupational Health & Safety Services, Inc.
Position location: North Slope Drilling Rigs of Alaska
Application deadline: 03/31/2012
Position description: Spring 2012 Project Based Physician Assistant

Two Week On/Two Week Off Work Rotation Remote Alaska

This position will be located on the North Slope at a Beacon medical facility. The workforce consists of oil field contractor employees. The number of employees varies considerably due to construction stages, drilling operations, maintenance and operating.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Provides acute and occupational medical care to on-site employees. Responds to emergency situations (medical, fire and spills). Stabilizes seriously ill and injured patients and arranges emergency air evacuation to hospitals in Anchorage or Fairbanks. Utilizes standard modalities of diagnosis and treatment approved by the supervising emergency and occupational medical physicians. Performs occupational surveillance testing (audiograms, pulmonary function tests, physicals, drug test collections etc.). Consults with occupational medicine physician in follow up of employees with occupational illnesses or injuries.
At the request of the client, maintain occupational medicine skills through specific training (CAOHC Occupational Hearing Conservationist, NIOSH Pulmonary Function Technician).

Principal Accountabilities:
1. Responds primarily to emergency situations on the North Slope. Provides leadership and supervision to the EMTs of the Medical Emergency Response Team. Directs triage, patient transport, and medical supervision at mass casualty incidents. Interfaces with other response team sections. Maintains readiness of emergency vehicles and supplies.
2. Determines the need for emergency air evacuation of seriously ill or injured patients to appropriate medical centers in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
3. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries of the workforce according to collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians.
4. Conducts laboratory, radiological and electro-cardiograph diagnostic p! rocedure s as required.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Leads and participates in weekly training sessions of the MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team). Participates in MERT, ERT, and SRT drills.
8. Performs employee occupational surveillance testing as required by Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection programs and the NFPA physicals. Consults with occupational medicine physician as necessary.
9. 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.
10. Consults with supervising physician in patient care problems resulting from unusual or chronic illnesses, psychological illness, or substance abuse.
11. Consults with employee's supervisor, safety representative, Human Resources, Worker's Compensation coordinator, and specialist physicians to coordinate injury rehabilitation and return to work.
12. Maintains state licensure and national certification by completing required educational and testing programs.
13. Health Promotions: Assist with and performance of response team fitness assessments, and other health promotion programs.
14. Maintains work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with blood borne pathogens regulations, cleanliness, and proper functioning of clinical medical equipment.
15. Maintains active communication with colleagues at other North Slope facilities.
16. Has the required computer skills to operate standard Microsoft office applications and occupational health programs as required.
HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:
Who to contact to apply: Sarah Lopez
Phone number: 907/375-4313
Fax: 907/787-2213
E-mail address: slopez@beaconohss.com

Job title: Physician Assistant
Organization: Southcentral Foundation
Position location: Anchorage Alaska
Application deadline: Until Position is filled
Position description: Come join our Southcentral Foundation Primary Care Team. Become a part of our nationally recognized Anchorage facility.
Located on the Alaska Native Medical Center campus, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is a nonprofit Native healthcare organization that incorporates traditional Native values into western practices.
We currently have career opportunities for Physician Assistants full time, intermittent and itinerant shifts available in our Primary Care Clinic, Fast Track and Rural Anchorage Service Unit Departments.
This person will be responsible for providing direct patient care in assigned clinics in accordance with established SCF protocols and within the scope of privileges approved by the Joint Operating Board. Current Certification by the National Commission of Physicians Assistants, Current License, is required, must meet all requirements in order to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, ACLS, NPR, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty.

Salary DOE. Excellent benefits package including , 401K with a generous company match, 3.9 weeks of paid leave, 12 paid holidays, employee health coverage, and more . See a full job description for the ‘Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner” online and apply at www.southcentralfoundation.org or contact “Tess Johnson” at (907)-729-5011 or via email: tjohnson@scf.cc

HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:
Who to contact to apply: Tess Johnson
Phone number: 907-729-5011
Fax: 907-729-4978
E-mail address: tjohnson@scf.cc

Job title: PA, Urgent Care
Organization: Tanana Valley Clinic
Position location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Application deadline:
Position description: Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC) is a 50 provider multi-specialty group located in Fairbanks, Alaska. TVC offers over 12 different speciality including, family practice, pediatrics, urgent care, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, dermatology, vascular surgery and general surgery. We are currently seeking a PA to join the team in our urgent care center.

Details of the position include:
Base salary plus RVUs
Three day work week (3-12hour shifts)
Time off and money for annual CME
Benefits package inlcudes: health, dental, vision, life and 401k
19 days paid vacation

For more information contact:
Diann Pearson
907-458-5415
diann.pearson@bannerhealth.