Physician Assistant-Certified Specialty - Detox
Listed compensation
$62.2-$85/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Physician Assistant Specialty
Hiring Range $62.20 to $85.00
Hiring Incentives
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
Shifts Available
- To be determined
Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Specialty is responsible for providing direct clinical customer care customer-owner in assigned area. This position provides direct patient care at the Covenant House clinic, which is open 3 days per week.
For applicants seeking full-time employment, additional hours can be scheduled through Primary Care Team Coverage and/or by providing coverage at other clinics such as Brother Francis, Elders Clinic, or Centennial Clinic.
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
Additional Qualifications
Detox: One (1) year of experience in withdrawal management or behavioral health services; AND waivered to prescribe buprenorphine AND obtain Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) approval within three (3) years of the Provisional Provider Application approval date with the State of Alaska.
Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment
Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.
Employee Health Requirements
Compliance with our Employee Health procedure is a condition of SCF employment.
You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and
COVID-19.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant provides direct clinical care to customer-owners at the Covenant House clinic and other assigned facilities. Responsibilities include managing patient health needs and providing coverage across various clinics as required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 74% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$153k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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