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TITLE: Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantREPORTS TO: Chief Medical OfficerWORK WEEK: Scheduled in the clinic 40 hours per week, but may be required to work longer hours to ensure tasks and duties are accomplished in accordance with roles and responsibilitiesWAGE CLASSIFICATION: Exempt - ProfessionalOSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: HighWith a mission of Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare, we are a non-profit, family practice Federally Qualified Health Center treating the whole patient with medical, dental, eye care, physical therapy and behavioral health services. Our main office is located in Soldotna, AK, where the beautiful Kenai River flows through the middle of town, drawing thousands of visitors each summer, to catch world-class salmon and to enjoy the outdoors. BENEFITSSign on bonusAK licensure reimbursementMedical & dental insurancePTOFloating holidayCE time off and fundsLife, AD&D and long/short term disability403bAccess to NHSC and State of AK SHARP loan repayment program.SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENTThis position exists to provide family practice medical care to our patient population in the Central Kenai Peninsula.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITIONEvaluate and treat patients within the privilege range granted by the PCHS Board, and within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a health care provider.Be a patient advocate.Coordinate health promotional activities.Provide patient follow-up as necessary for continuity of care.Coordinate care with other health care providers when referrals are necessary.Be familiar with and follow adopted PCHS community health center standards of care.Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation regarding patient contacts within (EMR) patient charts.Assess grant criteria and incorporate into the patient encounter.POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation: Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, and/or Masters degree in nursing (would consider Bachelor degree and 5 years experience.) National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program and/or Masters degree (would consider Bachelor degree with 5 years experience). Current status with NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).License:NP: Maintain an active RN & Nurse Practitioner license with the State of Alaska.PA: Maintain an active Physicians Assistant license with the State of AlaskaExperience: Minimum of three years experience in a clinic setting preferred. Must have the ability to work independently (with supervision and collaboration from a physician) at a remote siteCONTACT INFOPatty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, 907-260-5017,