Family Medicine DNP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility Near Anchorage, Alaska

Job description

About the facility

This correctional facility delivers outpatient and clinic-based primary care services to adult patients within a secure government clinical environment. The facility operates with established protocols suited to corrections-based healthcare delivery and maintains on-site support staff - including an NP, nursing staff, and nurse supervisors - to ensure clinicians do not work alone at any time. Credentialing for this position is estimated at approximately one week.

About the facility location

The region surrounding this assignment offers access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Clinicians on assignment will find opportunities for outdoor recreation, natural landscapes, and year-round activities throughout the area.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide outpatient and clinic-based primary care services to adult patients in a correctional facility setting, working four 10-hour day shifts per week. The expected caseload is 8-12 patients per day, with additional responsibilities including the review of outside medical records and laboratory results. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Required credentials include an active state license, DEA registration, a clear background check, and prescriptive authority; board certification is negotiable, with a credentialing timeframe of approximately one week.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-12 plus reviewing outside medical records and labs
• Support staff: NP, nursing staff, nurse supervisors
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Government: Yes