Physician Assistant - Hooper Bay Sub Regional Clinic: Sign On Bonus*, Relocation, and 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 Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) shall be committed to contributing to the mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC), “Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health."
Possible Position Sites
- Aniak, AK
- St. Mary's, AK
- Emmonak, AK
- Hooper Bay, AK
- Toksook Bay, AK
Position Qualifications
PA/NP must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and received and maintained certification.
- Two years minimum suggested experience level.
- Must have experience with reading radiographs and dispensing medication.
- Must have Alaska License and DEA license.
- Be current on CME requirements.
- 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
- 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 Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will provide medical care to patients in rural Alaska while contributing to the organization's mission of achieving excellent health. Responsibilities include clinical practice, reading radiographs, dispensing medication, and mentoring students and community health aides.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training program and hold current certification. A minimum of two years of experience, an Alaska license, and a DEA license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alaska index 102.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Alaska | 13 active | 800 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US Physician Assistant listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #2 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,732 in the last 30 days | 1,432 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +3.0% 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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