SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

The Advanced Practice Professional (NP-PA) provides comprehensive family medicine services within the scope of training and experience to people of all ages and genders.   

May work at any SEARHC Front Street Clinic in Juneau.  Front Street Clinic provides care to vulnerable populations in Juneau.  

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Provides comprehensive primary care including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referral, preventative care, and health maintenance to a dedicated panel of patients. 

Participates fully in shared local urgent/emergent care on-call rotation. 

Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services is accordance with SEARHC policy. 

Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills. 

Builds long-term patient care relationships. 

Consults SEARHC physician as needed for patient care and uses other access to specialists as needed (i.e., AristaMD, ANMC providers, etc.). 

Provides medical services at facilities within the SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHC’s compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Service. 

Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs. 

Actively participates in provider meetings, clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions. 

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

State of Alaska Medical License as an NP or PA 

Board-certified in specialty by accrediting body 

Maintains active, unrestricted DEA registration 

Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges 

BLS for all positions 

ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certification within 1 year of start date for providers performing after-hours emergency work in remote clinics (e.g., Haines, Hoonah, Gustavus, Angoon, Kake, Klawock) 

Training is preferred for providers performing after-hours emergency work in remote clinics.

Experience Required

Two years of experience as a practicing provider 

Additional clinical experience or training prior to practice as a licensed provider may be considered by the Medical Director of Primary Care Clinics to meet this minimum experience requirement. 

Knowledge of

Knowledge of primary health care practices and principles

Basic emergency care and protocol where appropriate

Common disease processes and pharmacology

Is aware of standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles

Skills

Effective communication skill and ability to interact with staff and patients 

Operating essential basic medical equipment 

Making proper assessments based upon history, exam, lab, x-ray, and other data 

Incorporating health promotion and health prevention activities into patient care 

Educating patients and family members about diagnoses, treatment plan alternatives, risks, options, and medications 

Providing high-quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting

Ability to

Promote teamwork and collaboration 

Resolve conflict 

Efficiently utilize electronic medical record and other clinically-required technology 

Carefully listen to patients and family members 

Clearly express ideas through oral and written communication 

Efficiently analyze complex situations and solve problems 

Effectively implement clinical program strategies

Required Certifications:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Alaska State Board of Nursing, Drug Enforcement Administration Registration - Drug Enforcement Administration, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioner License - Alaska State Board of Nursing, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!