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Family Nurse Practitioner / FNP or Physician Assistant | 7on/7off Block Schedule | Anchorage, AK

UHS  •  Anchorage, AK (Onsite)  •  26 days ago
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Family Nurse Practitioner / FNP or Physician Assistant | Behavioral Health

Location: Anchorage, AK

About Us:

North Star Behavioral Health is a leading behavioral health facility located in Anchorage, Alaska. We provide comprehensive programs for children, teens, and adults facing psychiatric or substance-use challenges.

Additionally, we offer specialized military care through the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital, serving First Responders, Service Members, Veterans, and their families.Our mission is to deliver care that patients recommend to their families, physicians trust for their patients, and employees are proud to provide.

Why Join Us?

  • Holistic Care: Deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to patients across the lifespan.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work within a multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.
  • Flexible Schedule: 7on/7off block
  • Professional Autonomy: Manage your patients’ care, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans, and follow-ups.
  • Development Opportunities: Gain experience working with diverse patient populations and complex medical comorbidities.

Details

  • Position type: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant.
  • Setting: Inpatient behavioral hospital.
  • Full-time or part-time available.
  • Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including initial history and physicals (H&Ps) within 24 hours of admission, follow-ups, and discharge planning.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff to create integrated treatment plans addressing medical and mental health needs.
  • Co-manage patients with complex medical comorbidities alongside mental health providers.
  • Educate patients and families on medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle adjustments to enhance overall health.
  • Provide medical consults and recommend diagnostic tests and treatments as needed.
  • Deliver emergency care within your licensure scope until specialized care is available.

Requirements

  • Licensure: Active Alaska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant license or the ability to obtain licensure prior to start.
  • Education: Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
  • Certification: AANPCB, ANCC, or NCCPA board certification.

    • Experience:

    • Prior clinical experience in an inpatient or acute care setting preferred; behavioral health experience a plus.
    • New graduates with relevant clinical training and strong interest in behavioral health will be considered.

    Interested? Apply through this ad or contact the In-House Recruiter listed below.

    Daniel Wilson

    Physician & APP Recruiter | Behavioral Health Division

    Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.

    📞 Direct: (615) 554-0073

    ✉️ Email: Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com🌐 Explore Opportunities: UHS Physician Careers

    UHS

    About UHS

    One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 300 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

    UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company that operates through its subsidiaries. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent there is any reference to “UHS” or “UHS facilities” on this website, including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein which relates to healthcare or management operations, they are referring to Universal Health Services, Inc.’s subsidiaries. Further, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” or “the company” in such context similarly refer to the operations of the subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. Any reference to employment at UHS or employees of UHS refers to employment with one of the subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    10,000+ employees
    Headquarters
    King of Prussia, PA
    Year Founded
    1979
    Website
    uhsinc.com
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