Physicians Assistant - Fairbanks, Alaska

Are you an experienced Physician Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is ready for your next adventure in interior Alaska? Cell Staff has partnered with the Alaska Department of Corrections to place a PA at Fairbanks Correctional Center - Northern Alaska's primary intake and classification facility. We're looking for a skilled, autonomous clinician with a strong primary or acute care background ready to make a real difference.

Position Details

• Monday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• 4-day work week, 3-day weekend every week
• Day shift (exact hours confirmed at interview)
• Fast-paced, high-volume intake environment
• 13-week contract with option to extend
• Start date: January 1, 2027
• Location: Fairbanks, Alaska

Duties

• Provide comprehensive medical care to a large, complex correctional population
• Manage acute and chronic conditions across a mixed-gender, all-custody-level facility
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, NPs, RNs, and mental health staff
• Conduct sick calls, chronic care visits, intake assessments, and urgent/emergency evaluations

Compensation

Local Package

• Estimated weekly gross (40 hrs): $3,872.00

Stipend (Travel) Package

• Estimated weekly gross (40 hrs): $4,092.00

Qualifications

• Active Alaska PA license (or actively pursuing)
• DEA license required
• Minimum 2 years of PA experience; ER, Family Practice, or Primary Care background strongly preferred
• Comfortable and confident working at a high pace
• Corrections or institutional healthcare experience a plus
• BLS (AHA) required; ACLS preferred
• Must be able to clear a State of Alaska background check
• Covid vaccine not required

Cell Staff Core Values

• Create a team environment with a family spirit
• Build open and honest relationships
• Embrace and drive change
• Show humility and accountability
• Be passionate and relentless

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Weekly pay
• Travel stipends available for qualified candidates

Cell Staff is here to offer you your next great assignment. We understand you have many employment options but there really is no one like us - and we encourage you to find out why. We can't wait to show you how good "good" can be! Please apply for immediate consideration and call us at 855-561-1715 or email your resume to all_recruit@cellstaff.com