The University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Health and Counseling Center is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician to provide comprehensive ambulatory healthcare and health education to university students. The role involves addressing both physical and mental health concerns within an interdisciplinary environment, supporting student healthcare needs during the academic year and part-time during summer.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary healthcare services to university students, including diagnosis, treatment, and health education.
• Manage acute and chronic health conditions in an outpatient setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver holistic student care.
• Support mental health and wellness initiatives as part of health services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice, including prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
• Participate in health promotion and education activities for students.
• Adhere to university policies, confidentiality standards, and state licensing requirements.

Compensation

• Salary based on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 82, commensurate with education and experience.
• Full employee benefits package including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and tuition waivers for employees and family members.
• Position is benefits-eligible with a competitive salary.

Benefits

• Full employee benefits package including retirement options, annual leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their family members.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Benefits are provided as part of the full-time benefits package, despite the part-time employment status.

Shift & Schedule

• Part-time position during the academic year (mid-August to mid-May).
• Part-time during half of the summer term.
• Position is scheduled for 10 months per year.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program at the master's level or higher, with Alaska licensure and prescriptive authority, including DEA eligibility.
• Or a medical degree from an accredited medical school, with Alaska medical license and prescriptive authority, including DEA eligibility.
• Current Alaska license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong interest in addressing both physical and mental health concerns of students.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Experience in outpatient or ambulatory care preferred.
• Ability to work part-time during the academic year and summer terms.