About the POSITION:
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Seward, Alaska
A well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the beautiful coastal community of Seward, Alaska is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its growing primary care team.
The organization provides comprehensive, community-based healthcare to residents of Seward and the surrounding Kenai Peninsula. Providers practice broad-spectrum primary care in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on continuity of care, prevention, chronic disease management, and improving access to healthcare in a rural community .
This is an excellent opportunity for an NP or PA who enjoys practicing with a high degree of clinical variety and wants to become an important part of a close-knit community.
Position Highlights:
Full-time NP or PA opportunity
Broad-spectrum family and primary care
Treat patients across the lifespan
Opportunity to provide care in areas including family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, chronic disease management, and rural medicine
Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment
4-day workweek (4x10s), including Saturdays
Daytime schedule
No call
Excellent work-life balance
Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and families
About the COMMUNITY:
Located approximately 120 miles south of Anchorage , Seward is a spectacular coastal community situated between the mountains of the Kenai Peninsula and Resurrection Bay .
As the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park , Seward offers exceptional access to Alaska's outdoor lifestyle while still providing a welcoming community with local restaurants, shops, schools, and year-round activities.
Outdoor recreation includes:
Hiking and mountain climbing
Kayaking and boating
Fishing
Wildlife and marine-life viewing
Skiing and winter recreation
Glacier exploration
Bird watching and photography
For an NP or PA looking for a rewarding rural healthcare career combined with an extraordinary outdoor lifestyle, Seward offers a truly unique place to live and practice.
About the COMP & BENEFITS:
Additional Compensation
Health & Financial Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
3% employer contribution to 401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Continuing Medical Education