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Southcentral Foundation
Anchorage, Alaska

Physician Assistant PCP - Primary Care

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$138k-$189k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Primary Care Provider (PCP)

Hiring Range $138,424.00 to $189,176.00

Hiring Incentives

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance

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.

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 customer-owners and manages care for a specific patient panel. 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

Patient management

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 78% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$164k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Primary Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$138k–$189kPrimary Care median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$160k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Alaska5 active418 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 78% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#5 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 210 postings, 205 closed
New Primary Care listings878 in the last 30 days606 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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 ~$164k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

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Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 19 employers
8
<$140k
5
$140k-160k
6
$160k-180k
6
$180k-200k
6
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
10% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$200k-$240k
#2

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$172k-$229k
#3

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 421 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,845/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
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.

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