Physician Assistant PCP - Life House (Sutton)
Listed compensation
$138k-$189k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Physician Assistant PCP
Hiring Range $138,424.00 to $189,176.00
Hiring Incentives
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation Package
Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Primary Care Provider (PCP) is responsible for providing direct clinical customer-owner care in assigned area; managing care for a panel of customer-owners; and works with other clinical staff to establish medical protocols and treatment regimens.
Qualifications
SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area.
Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to
Achieve Wellness Through Health and Related Services
1. Licensed as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) in the State of Alaska;
AND active Collaborative Agreement.
2. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
3. Meets all requirements in order to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.
Native Preference
Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.
Employee Health Requirements
To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.
Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.
New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant provides direct clinical care to a panel of customer-owners within the assigned area. They collaborate with clinical staff to establish and implement medical protocols and treatment regimens.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $138k–$189k | Family Medicine median $128k (middle half $113k–$155k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$160k in purchasing power | Alaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Alaska | 13 active | 823 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 70% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #2 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,843 in the last 30 days | 1,355 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +5.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$164k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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