Family Medicine Physician Associate 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 24/7 phone support for clinical consultation and guidance. The facility ensures rapid credentialing processes with one-week turnaround times to facilitate efficient deployment of clinical services.

About the facility location

This area serves as a gateway for exploring Alaska's wilderness, featuring scenic railroad connections and wildlife conservation facilities among its top attractions. Visitors can access national parks, observe glaciers and diverse wildlife including bears and whales, and participate in various outdoor activities such as hiking in nearby lake areas. The location offers convenient transportation options including rail connections and serves as a departure point for excursions to coastal destinations approximately 125 miles south.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients in a correctional facility setting, managing chronic conditions and treating acute illnesses during regular business hours. Daily responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations for 8-12 patients, focusing primarily on chronic care management while maintaining accurate medical documentation. The clinician will work Monday through Thursday or Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with no call requirements, collaborating with nursing staff and nurse supervisors to ensure continuity of care within the specialized correctional healthcare environment with 24/7 phone support available for clinical consultation and guidance.

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