Physician Assistant

Job Opportunity: Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Correctional Health

Facility: Goose Creek Correctional Complex (AKDOC)

Location: Wasila, Alaska

Submission Deadline: December 5

Target Start Date: January 1

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Schedule & Compensation

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• Shift Schedule: 5x8s (Monday – Friday). 40 hours scheduled weekly.
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• Work-Life Balance: No on-call and no weekend requirements.
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• Gross Weekly Pay: $4,092 / week (based on 40 hours worked).
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• Tax-Free Stipend: $2,200 / week (for qualifying travel clinicians; included in the gross rate).
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• Taxable Base Rate: ~$1,892 / week (~$47.30/hr).
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• Housing & Relocation: Housing is not provided, and there is no relocation assistance. Travelers utilize the weekly tax-free stipend to arrange local accommodations.
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Role Overview & Clinical Scope

We are seeking an adaptable Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a 6-month contract at the Anchorage Correctional Complex.

In this role, the clinician should be prepared to handle all working environments within the correctional facility, operating fully within the clinical scope of a correctional PA. Correctional healthcare offers a structured workday, a clinically diverse patient population, and the opportunity to focus on patient evaluations and clinical decision-making without the burden of insurance pre-authorizations or billing codes.

Primary Responsibilities

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• Provide outpatient primary care, intake health evaluations, and episodic sick-call assessments across the facility's housing units.
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• Manage stable and chronic medical conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, asthma, infectious diseases) following evidence-based treatment plans.
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• Formulate diagnostic plans, order and interpret laboratory work and diagnostic imaging, and initiate appropriate clinical interventions.
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• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with state correctional formulary guidelines.
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• Coordinate closely with registered nurses, mental health professionals, and on-site clinical leadership to ensure continuity of care.
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Candidate Requirements

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• Licensure: An active Alaska PA license is preferred but not required. Candidates without an active AK license are still highly encouraged to apply.
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• Clinical Experience: Strong foundation in primary care, urgent care, or outpatient clinic medicine. Prior correctional experience is a plus, but not required.
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• Education & Certification: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program; active NCCPA board certification (PA-C).
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• Security Clearance: Must successfully complete and clear a comprehensive AKDOC background investigation.
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• Life Support: Current BLS certification (AHA-approved).
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How to Apply

To allow sufficient time for credentialing and security clearance ahead of the January 1 start date, the target submission cutoff is December 5.

Direct message me here on LinkedIn with your updated CV, or send your resume directly to [Insert Recruiter Email] with the subject line: "Anchorage PA Contract – [Your Name]".