Advanced Practice - Psychiatry Opening in Bethel, AK
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Bethel, Alaska, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/21/25

Psychiatric Advanced Practitioner opening: Bethel, AK Position Details

  • Full-time, permanent
  • Employed
  • Comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.
  • Health Group serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics.
  • Five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in the service area are served by a 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.
Qualification: Must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program and received and maintained certification. Two years minimum suggested experience level. Should have experience with adult psychiatric patients and dispensing psychotropic medication. Must have Alaska License and DEA License Must have the computer skills needed to access computerized medical records Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of there specialty Benefits Include: Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks Ten paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account School loan repayment eligibility Tort Claims coverage Retirement plans Employee Wellness Center $30,000 Sign On comes with 3 year commitment Location In the southwestern corner of Alaska lies Bethel. The gateway to the Yukon Delta, Its a place rich with the charms of Alaska. Both modern and filled with frontier life, Bethel will take you beyond what you expect and redefine what you think of Alaska. Bethel is considered a hub to nearly 50 villages in our region. The villages in the southwest region of our state rely on Bethel, (Alaskas third-busiest cargo hub) to be a pass-through for many modern commodities including fuel, groceries, and any other supplies one would need. The area is not for everyone. Successful physicians in the area share an adventurous spirit, are willing to be flexible and creative, and work well as part of