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Yukon-Kuskokwim Health
Hooper Bay, Alaska

Physician Assistant - Hooper Bay Sub Regional Clinic: Sign On Bonus*, Relocation, and Retention Bonus Eligible

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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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

Radiograph readingMedication dispensingSupervisionPatient careMedical diagnosis

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).

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Alaska13 active800 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,732 in the last 30 days1,432 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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<$145k
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$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
12% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 793 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hooper Bay

Median resident rent
$725/mo
Residents’ average commute
5 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.