Physician Assistant - Eareckson Air Station (Alaska)

Physician Assistant

Location: Eareckson Air Station

Job Description:

• Deliver comprehensive medical services in a remote and challenging environment.
• Provide acute and emergency care, manage chronic conditions, support medical evacuations, and maintain medical records.
• Offer medical oversight, direction, and leadership to the medical staff.
• Lead quality development and clinical governance agendas.
• Staff and operate the medical clinic, providing acute and emergency medical care.
• Ensure 24/7/365 emergency response availability.
• Manage and coordinate medical evacuations.
• Provide mortuary affairs services as required.
• Inspect and maintain the medical clinic and equipment.
• Supervise medical staff and oversee care.
• Provide teleradiology services and collaborate with other medical professionals.
• Shoot and interpret basic X-rays.
• Provide medical staffing, loading, and scheduling plans.
• Develop Medical SOPs and policies for care services.

Compliance:

• Maintain and update patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other federal regulations.
• Ensure proper storage, inventory, and security of medications.
• Submit required reports, including detailed monthly reports on medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and any medical incidents.

Coordination and Logistics:

• Work with ASRCC and International SOS Operations Management for timely resupply of medical and laboratory supplies.
• Maintain and repair subcontractor-provided medical equipment.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Expertise in providing acute and emergency medical care in remote or austere environments.
• Strong knowledge of medical evacuation procedures.
• Proficiency in maintaining medical records and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Competency in telemedicine and teleradiology services.
• Ability to shoot and interpret basic X-rays.

Experience Preferred:

• Previous experience in military or remote medical settings.
• Extensive ER experience.
• Experience in coordinating and managing medical evacuations.
• Familiarity with remote site medical logistics and supply management.

Education Required:

• Current and unrestricted license from any US State, District of Columbia, or US Territory.
• Physician Assistant degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification.
• DEA license.

Physical Demands:

• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in a remote and potentially challenging environment.
• Capacity to respond quickly to emergencies.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 35 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Must obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• Availability to work during clinic hours and respond to emergencies.
• Willingness to travel and work at Eareckson Air Station for extended periods.
• A US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.