Job Quick Facts: • Specialty: Emergency Medicine • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Facility Location: Seward, AK • Service Setting: Inpatient • Reason For Coverage: Supplemental • Coverage Period: Mar 03, 2025 - Ongoing • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Shift Schedule: 8a-8p or 8p-8a - 7-10 shifts/month • Call Schedule: - Back up call after shift (Infrequent) • Call Type: Beeper • Call Response Time: 20 min • Patient Demographics: Adult 80%, Ped 19%, Neonatal 1% • Patient Volume: 8 • Admissions: 0-2 • Discharges: 0-2 • Physician in Practice: EM, mostly FM • Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 Back up RN, 1 PCT or Aid • Office Equipment: Video Laryngoscope, POCUS • 24-hr Services: Radiology, Laboratory • Beds in the Dept: 6 • Trauma Level: IV • EMR: Epic, Dragon • Other Info: - Single coverage; ED staff responds to codes - Residents Rotate with the Physicians occasionally • Temporary Privileges available: Yes • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered Requirements: • Active AK License • BC/BE • ACLS, ATLS, PALS<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?mJnrnntXdRj0XlRMCxZ1Sww" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Medicine Physician**

Join our team as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Seward, AK. This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on inpatient care.

**Job Description**

- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Facility Location: Seward, AK
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Coverage Period: Mar 03, 2025 - Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Shift Schedule: 8a-8p or 8p-8a - 7-10 shifts/month
- Call Schedule: Back up call after shift (infrequent)
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 20 min
- Patient Demographics: Adult 80%, Pediatric 19%, Neonatal 1%
- Patient Volume: 8
- Admissions: 0-2
- Discharges: 0-2
- Physician in Practice: EM, mostly FM
- Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 backup RN, 1 PCT or Aid
- Office Equipment: Video Laryngoscope, POCUS
- 24-hour Services: Radiology, Laboratory
- Beds in the Department: 6
- Trauma Level: IV
- EMR: Epic, Dragon
- Other Info: Single coverage; ED staff responds to codes; Residents rotate with the physicians occasionally
- Temporary Privileges available: Yes
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

**Requirements**

- Active AK License
- BC/BE
- ACLS, ATLS, PALS

Emergency Medicine Physician

Seward Community Health Center is seeking a Full-Time, Clinic & Quality Improvement Manager (RN) for our small community health center located in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Candidates with a background in rural family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are especially encouraged to apply. We see patients of all ages (newborn to 100+).The salary range for this position starts is $100,000 to $110,000/annually + a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Seward, Alaska is a small, picturesque town located 120 miles south of Anchorage and is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains in the center of Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing, and so much more. If you enjoy adventuring up mountains, between glaciers and in waters, or sightseeing, going on wildlife tours or bird watching, Seward is the place for you! About Seward Community Health Center: SCHC is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and workBenefits Summary:<ul><li>Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents</li><li>Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by employer</li><li>Term life insurance paid by employer</li><li>3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan</li><li>100 hours of paid holidays</li><li>Annual CME allowance</li><li>6 weeks of paid time off annually</li><li>Ability to make a meaningful difference for our clinic and community in this important leadership team position</li></ul> Job PurposeThe Clinic & Quality Improvement Manager (RN) is responsible for overseeing daily clinic operations while leading the development and implementation of quality improvement (QI) initiatives. This role ensures the delivery of clinical services aligns with best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Additionally, this position will support regulatory compliance, manage data reporting and serve as Privacy Officer to ensure HIPAA compliance. The position requires an in-depth knowledge of SCHC s electronic health record system to optimize clinical performance. The role requires strategic leadership in achieving optimal clinical outcomes, maximizing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to meet organizational objectives. Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Operations Management<ul><li>Work closely with the Executive Director, Medical Director, and leadership team to develop and implement clinical policies, workflows, and staffing structure that align clinical operations with organizational strategy and goals.</li><li>Develop and optimize scheduling to reduce patient wait times and maximize provider capacity.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead change management initiatives to adapt to evolving healthcare regulations, practices, and patient needs.</li><li>Perform supervisory functions, including mentorship, training, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, disciplinary processes, and attendance approvals.</li><li>Foster a teamwork environment through open communication and collaboration between clinical, administrative, and billing teams.</li><li>Coordinate external audits, oversee data collection, and manage corrective action plans (UDS, PCMH, FTCA, HRSA OSV, OSHA, and State compliance).</li><li>Leads infection control and emergency preparedness programs.</li><li>Other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>Quality Improvement (QI) and Risk Management<ul><li>Serve as Chair of the Staff QA/QI Team to lead QI and risk management initiatives.</li><li>Serve as SCHC s in-house Epic expert and trainer; stay current with Epic EHR upgrades/releases.</li><li>Use data analytics platforms (e.g., Epic, Azara) to evaluate clinical performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement evidence-based solutions.</li><li>Monitor patient feedback and lead continuous improvement efforts using methodologies such as Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles and root cause analysis (RCA).</li><li>Serve as Privacy Officer to ensure HIPAA compliance, addressing breaches and implementing data security measures.</li><li>Perform chart reviews of clinic support staff to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and documentation standards.</li><li>Collaborate with care teams to close care gaps, improve patient outcomes, and meet population health goals.</li></ul>Nursing and Clinical Oversight<ul><li>Provide hands-on clinical support during peak times and during staffing shortages (see Clinic Nurse Job Description).</li></ul>Does this sound like you? Apply now on our website! Qualifications<ul><li>Required:<ul><li>Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Alaska.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, risk management, and clinical operations.</li><li>Experience with Epic EHR, data analysis methodologies, and reporting platforms (Azara preferred).</li></ul></li><li>Preferred:<ul><li>Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or primary care clinic setting.</li><li>Strong understanding of HRSA, PCMH, UDS, FTCA, and other compliance requirements.</li><li>Bachelor s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.</li><li>Experience managing audits, compliance reviews, and accreditation processes.</li></ul></li><li>Other:<ul><li>Pre-employment drug screening, TB test, required vaccinations per policy, current BLS certification, background check and reference check. </li></ul></li></ul> <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?MHCMfX8Lpv%2fECkisu1J%2bAAk" width="0" height="0" />

**Clinic & Quality Improvement Manager (RN)**

Seward Community Health Center is seeking a Full-Time, Clinic & Quality Improvement Manager (RN) for our small community health center located in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Candidates with a background in rural family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are especially encouraged to apply. We see patients of all ages (newborn to 100+).

The salary range for this position starts at $100,000 to $110,000 annually + a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Seward, Alaska is a small, picturesque town located 120 miles south of Anchorage and is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains in the center of Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing, and so much more. If you enjoy adventuring up mountains, between glaciers and in waters, or sightseeing, going on wildlife tours or bird watching, Seward is the place for you!

**About Seward Community Health Center**

SCHC is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work.

**Job Description**

- Oversee daily clinic operations while leading the development and implementation of quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
- Ensure the delivery of clinical services aligns with best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Support regulatory compliance, manage data reporting and serve as Privacy Officer to ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Require an in-depth knowledge of SCHC's electronic health record system to optimize clinical performance.
- Provide strategic leadership in achieving optimal clinical outcomes, maximizing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to meet organizational objectives.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Clinical Operations Management**

- Work closely with the Executive Director, Medical Director, and leadership team to develop and implement clinical policies, workflows, and staffing structure that align clinical operations with organizational strategy and goals.
- Develop and optimize scheduling to reduce patient wait times and maximize provider capacity.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Lead change management initiatives to adapt to evolving healthcare regulations, practices, and patient needs.
- Perform supervisory functions, including mentorship, training, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, disciplinary processes, and attendance approvals.
- Foster a teamwork environment through open communication and collaboration between clinical, administrative, and billing teams.
- Coordinate external audits, oversee data collection, and manage corrective action plans (UDS, PCMH, FTCA, HRSA OSV, OSHA, and State compliance).
- Lead infection control and emergency preparedness programs.
- Other related duties as assigned.

**Quality Improvement (QI) and Risk Management**

- Serve as Chair of the Staff QA/QI Team to lead QI and risk management initiatives.
- Serve as SCHC's in-house Epic expert and trainer; stay current with Epic EHR upgrades/releases.
- Use data analytics platforms (e.g., Epic, Azara) to evaluate clinical performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement evidence-based solutions.
- Monitor patient feedback and lead continuous improvement efforts using methodologies such as Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles and root cause analysis (RCA).
- Serve as Privacy Officer to ensure HIPAA compliance, addressing breaches and implementing data security measures.
- Perform chart reviews of clinic support staff to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and documentation standards.
- Collaborate with care teams to close care gaps, improve patient outcomes, and meet population health goals.

**Nursing and Clinical Oversight**

- Provide hands-on clinical support during peak times and during staffing shortages.

**Requirements**

- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Alaska.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, risk management, and clinical operations.
- Experience with Epic EHR, data analysis methodologies, and reporting platforms (Azara preferred).

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or primary care clinic setting.
- Strong understanding of HRSA, PCMH, UDS, FTCA, and other compliance requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- Experience managing audits, compliance reviews, and accreditation processes.

**Other Requirements**

- Pre-employment drug screening, TB test, required vaccinations per policy, current BLS certification, background check and reference check.

**Benefits**

- Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by employer.
- Term life insurance paid by employer.
- 3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan.
- 100 hours of paid holidays.
- Annual CME allowance.
- 6 weeks of paid time off annually.
- Ability to make a meaningful difference for our clinic and community in this important leadership team position.

Clinic/Quality Improvement Manager (RN)

PTA opportunity in the Outpatient setting for 13 weeks. Great team and very supportive staff. You will enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and bonuses are also available. Surrounded by glaciers and forests, Seward is a beautiful city in Southern Alaska and a perfect place for nature lovers. Setting in the backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the city offers plenty of recreational adventures such as iceberg paddle boarding, kayaking, ice climbing, and alpine hiking. Kenai Fjords National Park is the primary attraction of the city. Located at Kenai Peninsula, the park has around 40 glaciers, lush forests, and abundant wildlife.Position: PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant)Specialty/Modality: Physical Therapy AssistantLicenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Physical Therapy Assistant-Alaska Physical Abilities: From 50-100lbsFor the most prompt response, please APPLY ONLINE.As always, there is never a fee for candidates to utilize our services.EEO/Veteran/Disability Employer Apply online today Whether you crave new experiences, adventure, or professional challenges, we offer endless opportunities in exciting destinations. Our Therapy Division specializes in the placement of physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy professionals in national contract (travel), local contract, and direct-hire opportunities nationwide. Most importantly, were here when you need us, 24/7. Not all staffing companies are alike. Experience the Aureus difference.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Xk9mY%2bVneWErHrOockeA6gx" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist Assistant**

PTA opportunity in the outpatient setting for 13 weeks. Great team and very supportive staff. You will enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and bonuses are also available. Surrounded by glaciers and forests, Seward is a beautiful city in Southern Alaska and a perfect place for nature lovers. Setting in the backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the city offers plenty of recreational adventures such as iceberg paddle boarding, kayaking, ice climbing, and alpine hiking. Kenai Fjords National Park is the primary attraction of the city. Located at Kenai Peninsula, the park has around 40 glaciers, lush forests, and abundant wildlife.

**Job Description**

- PTA opportunity in the outpatient setting for 13 weeks
- Enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and bonuses
- Work with a great team and supportive staff

**Requirements**

- CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- State License-Physical Therapy Assistant-Alaska
- Physical abilities to lift from 50-100 lbs

**Community Overview**

Seward is a beautiful city in Southern Alaska, surrounded by glaciers and forests. It offers plenty of recreational adventures such as iceberg paddle boarding, kayaking, ice climbing, and alpine hiking. Kenai Fjords National Park, located at Kenai Peninsula, features around 40 glaciers, lush forests, and abundant wildlife.

Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant / Alaska / PTA / PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Job

Good afternoon,Leslyn Steed here, from Ascend Medical Staffing. I have a opening for Emergency Medicine in AlaskaSee details below: Location: Alaska (AK) Setting: Hospital Start Date: March 3rd, 2025 End Date: Ongoing Coverage: Supplemental Credentialing Timeframe: 60 - 90 days Requirements: Clean AK License, Clean malpractice, ACLS, ATLS, PALS EMR: Epic Travel & Lodging provided Malpractice Insurance providedIf you have an interest in and believe you may be a good fit for this position, please call or text me at your earliest opportunity.Best,Leslyn SteedAscend Medical Staffing <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?TwQSbNEDW4yQxE4sv7ZhrAw" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Medicine Physician**

Join our team for an exciting opportunity in Emergency Medicine in Alaska. This position is set in a hospital setting and offers a chance to work in a beautiful and unique location.

**Job Description**

- Location: Alaska (AK)
- Setting: Hospital
- Start Date: March 3rd, 2025
- End Date: Ongoing
- Coverage: Supplemental
- Credentialing Timeframe: 60 - 90 days
- EMR: Epic
- Travel and lodging provided
- Malpractice insurance provided

**Requirements**

- Clean AK License
- Clean malpractice history
- ACLS certification
- ATLS certification
- PALS certification