NP - Nurse Practitioner/NP - Family Practice

Are you a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact in a beautiful and unique community? Join our team in Yakutat, Alaska, where you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse population across the lifespan in a rewarding, rural setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary health care at an IHS/HRSA funded facility.
• Manage complex, chronically ill, and acute patients.
• Offer urgent/emergent care, including trauma, mental health emergencies, and medical stabilization for transfer.
• Collaborate with specialists, order and interpret lab tests and x-rays.
• Conduct home visits for patients unable to travel.
• Document patient interactions in the YCHC electronic medical record.
• Advocate for patients and involve their support systems in care planning.
• Dispense medications from a limited formulary and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Preferred 5 years of primary care experience; emergency/trauma experience highly desirable.
• Unrestricted license as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner in any U.S. State or Territory; eligible for licensure in Alaska.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination (or approved exemption).
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska.
• Successful completion of a criminal and background check.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage patient care independently and work collaboratively with a team.
• Experience with electronic health record systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
• Cultural sensitivity towards Native American populations.

This is a unique opportunity to practice in a remote Alaskan community while making a meaningful difference. If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and want to embrace the adventure of rural healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!

Arc Health is seeking a full-time Med-Peds or Family Medicine Physician for a Tribal health facility based in Kotzebue, AK. This is a regional facility that serves as the hub for 11 remote villages. It has a 17-bed inpatient ward, no surgery, and provides outpatient/ emergency care to Alaskan Natives. Within the system there is a strong network of Community Health Workers, NPs and PAs that staff the smaller, remote clinics. This position would begin as soon as credentialed. Here are some key features of this job:

Location:

Kotzebue is located above the Arctic Circle in northwest Alaska. It is a remote community, accessible primarily by air, and serves as a hub for several smaller surrounding villages.

The area is home to a predominantly Alaska Native population, particularly Inupiat Eskimos.

Work Setting:

As an outpatient family medicine physician, you would work at the Maniilaq Health Center, which serves the region.

The role is focused on outpatient care, meaning you'll provide general health care services for patients of all ages without requiring hospital or emergency room coverage.

Scope of Practice:

The physician would be responsible for a wide range of services, including routine checkups, preventative care, treatment of acute illnesses, management of chronic conditions, and minor procedures.

Due to the rural nature of the area, the physician may need to be comfortable with a broad scope of practice, as referrals to specialists can be limited.

Cultural Sensitivity:

Working in Kotzebue requires an understanding of the cultural and healthcare needs of the Alaska Native community. Physicians are expected to provide culturally sensitive care and work closely with community health aides and local staff.

Telemedicine & Collaboration:

Physicians often collaborate with other healthcare providers and specialists via telemedicine, especially for complex cases, as access to specialist care in rural Alaska is limited.

Lifestyle & Adventure:

Kotzebue offers a unique lifestyle, with outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, dog mushing, and opportunities to experience the Arctic environment. However, the remoteness and cold climate may require adaptation.

The community is tight-knit, and many healthcare providers find their work here incredibly fulfilling due to the impact they have on the community’s overall health.

Ideal candidate – clinically capable, personally willing to be flexible, get on plane and work in remote area, come back and do inpatient. Also comfortable working with SUD. 

Length: 4 - 6 week rotating schedule 

Support staff/EMR: Team of RN, MA, and an expansive network of Community Health Workers. EMR is Cerner.  

Alaskan medical license strongly preferred but not required to start. 

Ketchikan, AK: Arc Health is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (Geriatric experience preferred) for a health clinic in Ketchikan, Alaska. This site prides itself on a strong patient-centered culture that delivers high-quality, accessible, and integrated healthcare with courtesy and respect. Permanent and 3-6 month locums candidates considered. Candidates must be: 

·         Committed to rural, Tribal, and underserved healthcare 

·         Compassionate, culturally sensitive, mission-driven social medicine practitioners 

·         Interested in joining a dynamic and potentially disruptive social healthcare enterprise 

·         Completed a US residency program 

Practice Description 

·         Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

·         50 patients/week on average 

·         No call 

·         EMR is Cerner 

 Requirements 

·         Alaska licensed and DEA preferred but not required to start

·         +5 years of experience in outpatient care preferred.

 About the location

In addition to its comprehensive healthcare services, the clinic is located in Ketchikan, a vibrant community offering a high quality of life along with essential amenities and recreational opportunities.

• Grocery Stores: Ketchikan has several grocery stores, including Safeway, A&P, and Tatsuda’s IGA, where residents can find a variety of fresh produce, household essentials, and specialty items.

• Transportation: Ketchikan is well-connected with regular flights in and out of the community via Alaska Airlines, which provides daily services to and from Seattle and other Alaskan cities. The Ketchikan International Airport is just a short ferry ride from town. Taxi services are readily available for convenient transportation within the town, and car rentals are also an option for those who prefer to drive themselves.

• Entertainment: For those interested in entertainment, Ketchikan has a local movie theater, the Coliseum Theater, offering a selection of the latest films. Additionally, the town hosts various cultural and community events throughout the year, including the Blueberry Arts Festival and the annual Winter Arts Faire.

• Recreation: Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do in Ketchikan. The surrounding Tongass National Forest offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring the breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument. Water-based activities such as fishing, kayaking, and boating are also popular. For those who prefer indoor activities, the local recreation center offers fitness facilities and programs.

• Dining and Shopping: Ketchikan’s downtown area features a variety of restaurants, cafes, and local shops where residents and visitors can enjoy local cuisine and pick up unique gifts and souvenirs.

This clinic not only provides exceptional healthcare services but also is part of a community that offers a rich lifestyle with convenient amenities, diverse entertainment, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. It’s an ideal place to live, work, and receive high-quality healthcare.

Arc Health is seeking a highly experienced, flexible and independent FNP to practice at the top of their license to serve in northern Alaska above the Arctic Circle for 4-6 weeks at a time for multiple assignments throughout the year. This position is a little different than most of the APP needs at this facility in that this provider would be located at the clinic in Kotzebue, not in the villages. Ideal candidates must be:  

• Comfortable with solo staffing and working independently with additional services just down the hall
• Clinically capable, resourceful, adaptable, industrious, and personally willing to be flexible, and interested in making a long-term commitment to serving this rural community. 

 Practice Description 

• Schedule: 4-6 weeks at a time spent in Kotzebue, Alaska  
• Support staff: Community Health Aides (trained and certified), receptionist, dental health aide 
• EMR: Cerner 
• Further details: Housing and travel provided.

Duties: 

• Provides routine and emergency ambulatory and preventive care services during regularly scheduled hours in cooperation with other medical practitioners including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of routine illnesses (in adults and pediatric patients); management of chronic health problems; primary care for trauma cases, including suturing and casting; emergency care, including starting IV's, establishing adequate airways, and managing CPR and shock; screening of patients; provides family planning and counseling services; provides routine physical examinations for work and school. 
• Maintains accurate, current medical records using the Patient Care Information System or Cerner for all patients seen. 
• Participates in Health Center quality assurance activities. 
• Dispenses pharmaceuticals in accordance with standing orders or by order of precepting physician. 
• Performs and interprets routine laboratory tests. 
• Orders and makes initial interpretations of extremity and chest X-ray. 
• Uses diagnostic instruments (e.g. ophthalmoscope, otoscope, stethoscope, EKG, etc.) as necessary to perform examinations. 

Requirements: 

• Alaskan medical license is preferred but not required to start. 
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licensure. 
• Current, unrestricted DEA
• Clean NPDP/malpractice history
• Current BLS, ACLS certification required. 
• Ability to survive, if not thrive, in colder temperatures with snow. 

 
About the location 

This is a comprehensive health facility providing a range of services to the communities in Alaska’s Northwest Arctic region. The facility has a 17-bed capacity, which includes a 5-bed Emergency Department that operates 24/7.

The health center offers a wide spectrum of services, including:

• Primary care
• Inpatient care
• Emergency care
• Behavioral health
• Specialty care services such as dental, eye care, and physical therapy

This health center is the hub for healthcare in the region, working closely with village clinics and public health nurses. The Emergency Department is designed to provide immediate, varied emergency care for patients experiencing sudden illness or trauma, with a triage system in place to determine care priorities. For more severe cases, the department coordinates with various flight options to transfer patients to higher-level care facilities.

If you are passionate about rural healthcare and mission-driven to serve underserved populations, we welcome you to join our Alaska team!

Arc Health is actively seeking a highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) with an active, unrestricted Alaska license to provide ongoing primary care coverage in remote village clinics surrounding Juneau, AK. Successful provider must be highly skilled in ED, urgent care and primary care practices. OB and Peds experience highly preferred. Must see all ages. AND minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare required.

Practice Description:

·         Full time: Monday - Friday

·         Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

·         Shared call

·         8-12 patients per day scheduled

Requirements:

·         Committed to serving underserved communities

·         Board Certified 

·         Must have an unrestricted Alaska state medical and DEA license

·         Must have active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

·         Minimum of five (5) years community-based medical practice and experience in healthcare delivery and clinical systems

·         Must be comfortable in remote locations with limited resources

·         Willing to commit to 1 month on, 1 month off for at least 4 assignments, prefer interest in permanent position

·         Flexibility with housing and travel, provided by the site and by float plane (primary) and ferry

About the Locations:

Juneau, Alaska, the capital city, is a remote gem nestled within the vast Tongass National Forest, accessible only by air or sea due to its lack of road connections. Despite its capital status, Juneau exudes a cozy small-town vibe, boasting a colorful downtown adorned with historic buildings and a warm community spirit. Visitors are enchanted by its natural wonders, offering a plethora of outdoor adventures such as hiking amidst towering peaks, whale watching along the coast, or exploring ancient glaciers. Just across the Gastineau Channel lies Douglas, a quaint town steeped in mining history and scenic vistas of mountains and waterways. Further north, Haines beckons with its breathtaking scenery along the Inside Passage, inviting travelers to indulge in activities like fishing, wildlife spotting, or immersing in cultural events like the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival. Skagway, to the northwest, retains its gold rush charm, showcasing historic landmarks and offering scenic rail journeys through rugged landscapes. Gustavus, near Glacier Bay National Park, provides access to pristine wilderness, while Angoon on Admiralty Island offers insights into Tlingit culture and opportunities for outdoor exploration. Each village paints a unique portrait of Alaska, inviting adventurers to delve into its rich tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and histories.

If you are a dedicated healthcare professional seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities while enjoying the natural beauty and cultural richness of Alaska, we encourage you to apply.