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

Job description

About the facility

This correctional facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to adult patients in a secure environment with dedicated nursing support staff. The facility operates with established protocols during regular business hours and maintains expedited credentialing processes with one-week turnaround times.

About the facility location

Alaska offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, camping, kayaking, whale watching, and wildlife viewing across its wilderness areas. The state provides access to various coastal activities and marine tours with year-round regional attractions for outdoor enthusiasts.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will deliver comprehensive family medicine care to adult patients in a correctional facility environment, conducting thorough evaluations and managing chronic conditions during regular business hours. The position involves treating 8-12 patients daily while focusing on chronic care management, injury treatment, and acute illness care with no call requirements. Working Monday through Thursday or Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the clinician will collaborate with nursing staff and supervisors to ensure continuity of care within the specialized correctional healthcare setting with 24/7 phone support and expedited credentialing processes.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-12
• Support staff: Nursing staff and nurse supervisors
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes