Family Medicine DNP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Southern Alaska

Job description

About the facility

The Student Health Center provides comprehensive healthcare services in an academic setting. The facility maintains a supportive environment with front desk staff and administrative support from the dean of students. Credentialing can be completed within 1-2 weeks to facilitate rapid deployment.

About the facility location

Alaska offers diverse outdoor activities including biking, camping, hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing across its expansive wilderness areas. The region features notable national parks such as Kenai Fjords, Denali, and Glacier Bay, along with natural attractions like Chena Hot Springs and icy blue glaciers. Visitors can explore museums, cultural centers, and historic sites while experiencing spectacular mountain vistas and opportunities to observe the area's legendary wildlife.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive primary care services to adults aged 17 and older, seeing an average of 5-8 patients per day. The role requires independent practice with particular emphasis on prescribing for depression and anxiety conditions. The position offers flexible scheduling with 16 hours per week distributed across Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Experience with multicultural populations, particularly Alaska Native communities, is preferred for this role.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 5-8
• Support staff: Front desk staff and dean of students
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes