Physician Extender (Neurology)

• Citizenship:
• U.S. citizenship is required for this contract position

• Education and Licensure:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program at an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Completion of residency or fellowship training of 12 months or more in a medical specialty program acceptable to the Defense Health Agency (DHA)
• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Must be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification are required

• Required Experience:
• At least 24 months of experience within the last 36 months in an outpatient clinical and/or inpatient setting. The required clinical experience must be in Neurology

• Required Skills and Competencies:
• Knowledge and clinical ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage routine, acute, and chronic neurological and other medical conditions within the authorized scope of practice
• Ability to recognize emergency conditions and determine appropriate treatment, escalation, or referral
• Knowledge of neurology-related diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures.
• Ability to provide patient consultations, follow-up care, and timely communication of diagnostic results
• Strong clinical documentation, medical coding, and patient communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Ability to provide clinical direction, instruction, and support to staff and healthcare students, as appropriate
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection control, quality assurance, and applicable MTF and Air Force documentation standards

• Work Schedule & On-Call Requirements:
• Duty hours will be scheduled by the Flight Commander or designee based on departmental requirements. Services will be provided between 0600 and 1800, Monday through Friday, for a nine-hour period that includes a one-hour unpaid lunch. Typical shifts are 0700–1600
• The position follows a 40-hour workweek. Overtime is not authorized
• Weekend and federal holiday work is not required. On-call hours are zero
• The provider must arrive for each scheduled shift well-rested and must have had at least six hours of rest from all other duties
• Any schedule changes must be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer, with agreement from the contractor

• Physical Requirements:
• The candidate must be capable of meeting the physical requirements associated with providing services and patient care

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Disclaimer

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.