Physicians Assistant - Seward, Alaska

Are you an experienced Physician Assistant looking for a high-impact clinical role in one of Alaska's most stunning locations? Cell Staff has partnered with the Alaska Department of Corrections to place a PA at Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska — Alaska's only maximum-security correctional 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

• Tuesday through Friday, 40 hours per week (exact shift times confirmed at interview)
• 3-day weekend every week
• Day shift
• 13-week contract with option to extend
• Start date: January 1, 2027
• Location: Seward, Alaska

Duties

• Provide comprehensive medical care to a complex correctional population
• Manage acute and chronic conditions in a maximum-security facility
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, NPs, RNs, and mental health staff
• Conduct sick calls, chronic care visits, 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
• Broad clinical competency required
• 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!