Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Soldotna - Soldotna, AK 99669Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Department: Soldotna APP Group
Summary of duties: An exempt position with clinical, administrative and educational responsibilities in the care of patients requiring cardiac care. Under the supervision of the Executive Committee, Executive Leadership Group and the APP Council, the NP or PA will have a critical role in the ambulatory and acute care setting, with both team member and individual duties.
This is a CLINIC ONLY role with responsibilities that include providing safe, efficient, high-quality and patient-centered management of care to patients with cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring, and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe and manage medications and other therapies, provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and, refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
Position conditions:
AHA ACLS and BLS certification required
Willingness to work in multiple clinic locations and hospitals
Willingness to work a variable schedule as required
Please note: Our local hospitals, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital, require healthcare providers to be fully credentialed prior to their first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 3-4 months, but can vary.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at AHVI in a similar role.
Benefits:
Education reimbursement up to $3,000 and 5 paid education days a year
PTO
8 paid holidays per year
Profit Sharing 401K
Pension
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Colonial Life Elective Benefits
Life insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
FMLA
Mission Statement: Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute delivers compassionate, high-quality care to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. We collaborate across systems to make proven therapies accessible to all Alaskans, with a commitment to discovering innovative ways to meet the needs of our community.
QualificationsEducation: Preferred: Master’s degree in designated area preferred.  Minimum: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or accredited school for physician assistant programs. Completion of an accredited Nursing Practitioner/Physician Assistant program.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
1-3 years of prior experience as NP or PA preferred
Willing to consider new graduates as well
Nurse Practitioner:
Current and active RN and NP license for the state of Alaska, preferred
Eligible for NP license or NP license in progress for the state of Alaska
State of Alaska NP Prescriptive Privileges
Active DEA certificate (upon hire)
Physician Assistant:
Current and active PA license for state of Alaska, preferred
Eligible for PA license or PA license in progress for the state of Alaska
Alaska Dispensing Authority
Active DEA certificate (upon hire)