Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility 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 with rapid one-week credentialing processes.

About the facility location

Alaska offers extensive outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, packrafting, ice climbing, and exploration of historic mining ruins in the backcountry. Visitors can experience diverse activities such as dog sledding, cruises, helicopter tours, whale watching, and scenic railway journeys on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway and Alaska Railroad. Most tourist operations and tours close around mid-September, with seasonal activities available during the operating period.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will provide comprehensive family medicine care to adult patients in a correctional facility environment, managing 8-12 patients daily with focus on chronic care management. The clinician will work Monday through Thursday or Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with no call requirements, conducting thorough patient evaluations and maintaining accurate medical documentation. The position offers 24/7 phone support for clinical consultation and collaboration with nursing staff and nurse supervisors to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Additional job details

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