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Southcentral Foundation
Anchorage, Alaska

Physician Assistant - Fast Track Emergency Evening Shift

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62.2-$85/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Physician Assistant - Fast Track Emergency Evening Shift

Hiring Range $62.20 to $85.00

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Fast Track is responsible for providing direct customer-owner care in assigned clinic in accordance established 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 care to customer-owners in a fast-track emergency setting following established clinical protocols. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of patient wellness and adhering to organizational health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareEmergency MedicineNCCPA CertificationMedical Documentation

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 49 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 73% have no call, 65% 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).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Alaska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$129k–$177kPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$150k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Alaska20 active4,466 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 73% no call · 65% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 46 postings, 65 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings482 in the last 30 days454 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend+3.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 14 employers
8
<$140k
5
$140k-165k
6
$165k-190k
4
$190k-215k
2
$215k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Director, Physician Assistant

Pine Park Health · San Francisco, California

$200k-$240k
#2

Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associates

Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon

$172k-$229k
#3

Clinic Director - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$210k
#4

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Bangor/Brewer, ME

$110k-$200k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k
Typical market rent
$1,845/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.