Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) is located in the Southwestern Alaska town of Bethel, with a total of approximately 6,000 people. YKHC supports 1500 employees, providing the health services to a primarily Yup'ik Eskimo Native population for an area the size of Oregon. Services are provided through a Bethel located hospital and 50 clinics throughout the YK Delta.

Position Summary:

The Itinerant Resident Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) shall be committed to contributing to the mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC), Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.  Provides regular float coverage to YKHC village clinics as assigned, providing primary (acute, chronic and preventive) health care and emergency care to those seeking health services at the village clinic.

Position Qualifications:

• PA/NP must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and received and maintained certification.
• No experience needed.
• Must have or obtain Alaska License and DEA license and National Certification for credentials.
• Must have the computer skills needed to access electronic medical records.
• Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of their specialty.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO - starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!