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Foundation Health
Fairbanks, Alaska

Walk-In Clinic (1st Care) Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$245K - $258K

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice.

Foundation Health Partners 1st Care, a family medicine walk-in medical clinic, is seeking an ­­­­advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their highly experienced and growing team.

The Opportunity

FHP 1st Care is an ED-light walk-in clinic that manages a variety of health concerns, including orthopedic injuries, minor traumas, acute and chronic illness, and pediatric complaints. Our team provides advanced diagnostics through our on-site lab and radiology, with efficient access to an advanced imaging center. As the go-to community provider for walk-in care, you can expect that every day will present new and exciting challenges.

Compensation

Base plus production model. $135,000 base salary with an anticipated $110,000 to $123,200 in production pay, for an estimated total compensation between $245,164 and $258,364 annually. $40,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits: Full employee benefits, medical, vision, dental, 401k.

Schedule

Three 12-hour shifts per week, 156 shifts per year. No on-call duties. 7 weeks ATO and 2 weeks for CME.

  • Patients: Average of 30 patients per day, ages 2 days to 99 years
  • Team: 11 providers who work independently in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Foundation Health Partners

Foundation Health Partners is a community-owned and operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of 3 facilities, including Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic, and Denali Center, a long-term care facility. As the most advanced medical facility for hundreds of miles, we are highly committed to treating the medical needs of everyone who comes through our doors.

FHP Is Proud to Offer Its Providers

Professional autonomy and clinical work freedom.

Strong commitment to work-life balance. Not just words, our leadership values your time.

  • Comprehensive benefits package and a competitive base salary with scalable income opportunities.
  • $5,000 Paid CME per year, licensure reimbursement, and paid malpractice insurance.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.
  • Consult, collaborate, and access Mayo Clinic resources through FHP’s partnership with Mayo Clinic Care Network
  • 501(c)(3) non-profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • Submit your CV for confidential consideration to Alex Gustafson at providerrecruiting@foundationhealth.org

Living in Fairbanks

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.

  • Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
  • College Town – University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College

Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.

  • 17 Elementary Schools | 5 Middle Schools | 5 High Schools | robust youth sports programs
  • No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community-wide festivals, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.

Check out this video about Fairbanks: We invite you to explore Fairbanks, Alaska - YouTube

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Must be approved to practice by the State Joint Board on the Regulation of Physician's Assistants. NCCPA certification required. Exhibits an exemplary professional demeanor and interpersonal relationship skills.

Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications and database management. Must have sufficient experience, confidence, and judgment to function with little outside direction. Ability to maintain CME currency as required to maintain NCCPA certification. Requires personal DEA license.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred. ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and/or Neonatal Resuscitation certifications desirable.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a variety of health concerns in an ED-light walk-in clinic, including orthopedic injuries, traumas, and pediatric complaints. Utilize on-site lab and radiology services to provide advanced diagnostics for patients ranging from infants to seniors.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)ATLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Orthopedic Injury ManagementMinor Trauma CareAcute Illness TreatmentChronic Illness ManagementPediatric CareLab WorkComputer ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsClinical Judgment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Walk-In Clinic (1st Care) Physician Assistant at Foundation Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 817 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$252k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $246k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$252k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 817 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Fairbanks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,840/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Foundation Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fairbanks, Alaska
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision
Dental
401k
Paid CME ($5,000)
Licensure Reimbursement
Paid Malpractice Insurance
Sign-on Bonus ($40,000)