Advanced Practice Provider

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA)KANA is a Tribal health organization committed to elevating the lives of the people we serve. At KANA, employees are more than staff members—they are part of a mission-driven team dedicated to meaningful work, community impact, and long-term professional growth in rural and village healthcare settings.Benefits & Perks401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution beginning in year two, paid regardless of employee contributionPaid Parental Leave80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverageAccess to 20+ medical plan options through federal OPM benefitsEmployer-paid life insurance at 2.5x annual salaryAD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverageGenerous paid time off and 13 paid holidaysFree gym membership to the KANA Wellness CenterEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition assistance and reimbursement programsLeadership development and internal advancement opportunitiesEligibility for IHS and NHSC loan repayment programs (role dependent)Potential temporary housing assistance for relocating employees, based on availabilityPosition OverviewThe Village Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive, patient- and family-centered medical care to remote village communities across Kodiak Island. This role delivers primary, chronic, urgent, and emergency care while supporting continuity of care through collaboration, telehealth services, and community engagement. The APP plays a critical role in improving access to healthcare in rural Alaska and ensuring high-quality, culturally responsive care for diverse patient populations.Key ResponsibilitiesSupports the organization's mission, goals, quality standards, and patient-centered medical home philosophy while demonstrating KANA's core values of Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and PrideUpholds KANA's Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty, integrity, fairness, and respectProvides primary care services to infants, children, adolescents, adults, pregnant patients, and geriatric populations in village settingsDelivers care through rotational assignments (typically 2–4 weeks) in remote villages, including travel by small aircraftPerforms routine outpatient care, minor procedures, and telemedicine services to support remote access to careProvides after-hours emergency coverage, including patient assessment, stabilization, and coordination of medical transport as neededOccasionally provides same-day or clinic-based services at KANA's Kodiak locationsCollaborates with supervising or designated physicians for complex, unfamiliar, or unstable medical conditions; consults on all emergency casesFollows established referral protocols within the Alaska Tribal Health System and external specialty providersMaintains accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with KANA policiesParticipates in quality improvement (QI) initiatives, peer review, and risk prevention activitiesPromotes patient-centered care by improving access, continuity, team-based care, patient education, and community engagementEstablishes and maintains primary care relationships within village communities, supporting long-term health outcomesDemonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing conditions, including weather-related travel challenges and variable resource availabilityCollaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive, coordinated careRepresents KANA professionally within village communities, maintaining strong relationships and appropriate professional boundariesCommunicates effectively with patients, families, providers, leadership, and community stakeholdersProvides accurate coding, billing, and financial documentation; supports insurance authorization processes as neededWorks with Purchased and Referred Care (PRC) to prioritize patient needs and support responsible use of resourcesParticipates in community outreach, KANA committees, and organizational initiativesAttends required OSHA, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance trainingQualificationsCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or current certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)Current, unrestricted Alaska license requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredAdvanced certifications (ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, PALS) required as appropriate to specialtyPost-training clinical experience in a relevant specialty preferredMust maintain a collaborative agreement with a current KANA medical staff providerMust successfully pass the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention (ICPA) background checkWork ScheduleKANA's standard work schedule is 37.5 working hours per week, typically consisting of 7.5 paid working hours per day plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break (total of 8.5 hours on site per day). This role may be eligible for rotational onsite work for non-local candidates.Our ValuesKANA's work is guided by Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride. We seek providers who demonstrate these values in how they deliver care, collaborate with teams, and serve rural communities.Life In KodiakLocated on beautiful Kodiak Island, this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful community connections while experiencing Alaska's unique coastal lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and close-knit community.