Itinerant Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner: Sign on, Relocation & Retention Bonus Eligible
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Job Description
We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.
Position Summary
The Itinerant 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.
Job Requirements
PA/NP must have completed an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Training Program and received and maintained certification and licensure.
Minimum four years of experience in Outpatient Clinic environments. Experience should include all aspects of family practice, routine and emergency/urgent care and chronic patient care for adults, pediatric, OBGYN, and prenatal care. Should be confident in suturing, splinting, and other emergency care/procedures.
- Must have or obtain Alaska License and DEA license and National Certification for credentials.
- Must have the computer skills needed to access computerized medical records.
- Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of their specialty.
- Ability to supervise and mentor NP/PA students and oversee community Health Aide clinical practice
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
- $15,000 Sign on Bonus with a 2-year contract; $20,000 sign on Bonus with a 3-year contract
- $15,000 Individual Relocation; $20,000 Family Relocation
- Plus More!
Compensation Pay Range Minimum
78
Employment Type: Regular
Time Type
Full time
Hours Per Week
40
FLSA Exempt
Yes
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.
For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org
Key Responsibilities
The Itinerant Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner provides primary, acute, chronic, and emergency health care services to patients in rural village clinics. They are also responsible for supervising and mentoring students and overseeing community health aide clinical practice.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an approved training program and hold current certification and licensure, including an Alaska license and DEA registration. A minimum of four years of experience in outpatient clinic environments is required, with proficiency in family practice and emergency procedures.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine NP median $142k (middle half $130k–$162k)282 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alaska index 102.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine NP listings in Alaska | 19 active | 3,605 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 48% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | US nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine NP hiring demand | #2 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 1,246 postings, 1,426 closed |
| New Family Medicine NP listings | 1,695 in the last 30 days | 1,405 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine NP pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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