Physician Assistant-Certified Specialty - Detox

Physician Assistant Specialty

Hiring Range $62.20 to $85.00

Hiring Incentives:

• Sign-on bonus

• Relocation assistance

Shifts available:

• To be determined

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Specialty is responsible for providing direct clinical customer care customer-owner in assigned area. This position provides direct patient care at the Covenant House clinic, which is open 3 days per week. For applicants seeking full-time employment, additional hours can be scheduled through Primary Care Team Coverage and/or by providing coverage at other clinics such as Brother Francis, Elders Clinic, or Centennial Clinic.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) in the State of Alaska; AND active Collaborative Agreement.

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Meets all requirements in order to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required

Additional Qualifications for Detox:

• One (1) year of experience in withdrawal management or behavioral health services;

• AND waivered to prescribe buprenorphine

• AND obtain Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) approval within three (3) years of the Provisional Provider Application approval date with the State of Alaska.

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment:

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.