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 is actively recruiting a physician assistant to join our vascular surgery team at the Porter Heart & Vascular Center, located within Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a lively, expanding vascular surgery practice at the Porter Heart & Vascular Center (PHVC). This position will work alongside our vascular surgeon, Dr. Ombrellaro, and an experienced APP. The role includes first-assisting in the OR and in the cath lab, managing hospitalized patients, assisting in-office procedures, and seeing patients in clinic. Our patient population includes the full spectrum of vascular conditions including peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid stenosis, aneurysms, arterial occlusions, PE and DVT, and venous disease.

Experience in Vascular surgery or a surgical specialty is preferred but not required. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow under the mentorship of Dr. Ombrellaro, who is a fantastic teacher and leader in vascular care. PHVC is part of the state’s largest multidisciplinary health system and benefits from a strong referral network. The vascular service uses our cath lab and a hybrid OR, and we perform a wide variety of complex open and endovascular procedures for treatment.

• Compensation: Salary starts at $159,608 and will be further adjusted based on experience. $40K sign-on bonus.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (mix of procedure and clinic days)
• Team: 1 vascular surgeon, 1+ advanced practice provider, strong administrative support, registered vascular ultrasound sonographers, and experienced cath lab staff.

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  - 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc.
• $5,000 paid CME, licensure/credential reimbursement, and covered malpractice insurance.
• Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.
• 501(c)(3) non-profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• 90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers. 

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.

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. Experience in clinical setting including supervision is 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.