Advanced Practice Provider

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization committed to elevating the lives of the people we serve. At KANA employees are more than staff membersthey 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 & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution beginning in year two paid regardless of employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• 80% employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage
• Access to 20 medical plan options through federal OPM benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance at 2.5x annual salary
• AD&D short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Free gym membership to the KANA Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Leadership development and internal advancement opportunities
• Eligibility for IHS and NHSC loan repayment programs (role dependent)
• Potential temporary housing assistance for relocating employees based on availability

Position Overview

The 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 Responsibilities

• Supports the organizations mission goals quality standards and patient-centered medical home philosophy while demonstrating KANAs core values of Courtesy Caring Respect Sharing and Pride
• Upholds KANAs Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty integrity fairness and respect
• Provides primary care services to infants children adolescents adults pregnant patients and geriatric populations in village settings
• Delivers care through rotational assignments (typically 24 weeks) in remote villages including travel by small aircraft
• Performs routine outpatient care minor procedures and telemedicine services to support remote access to care
• Provides after-hours emergency coverage including patient assessment stabilization and coordination of medical transport as needed
• Occasionally provides same-day or clinic-based services at KANAs Kodiak locations
• Collaborates with supervising or designated physicians for complex unfamiliar or unstable medical conditions; consults on all emergency cases
• Follows established referral protocols within the Alaska Tribal Health System and external specialty providers
• Maintains accurate timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with KANA policies
• Participates in quality improvement (QI) initiatives peer review and risk prevention activities
• Promotes patient-centered care by improving access continuity team-based care patient education and community engagement
• Establishes and maintains primary care relationships within village communities supporting long-term health outcomes
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing conditions including weather-related travel challenges and variable resource availability
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive coordinated care
• Represents KANA professionally within village communities maintaining strong relationships and appropriate professional boundaries
• Communicates effectively with patients families providers leadership and community stakeholders
• Provides accurate coding billing and financial documentation; supports insurance authorization processes as needed
• Works with Purchased and Referred Care (PRC) to prioritize patient needs and support responsible use of resources
• Participates in community outreach KANA committees and organizational initiatives
• Attends required OSHA HIPAA and regulatory compliance training

Qualifications

• Current 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 required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced certifications (ACLS NRP ATLS ALSO PALS) required as appropriate to specialty
• Post-training clinical experience in a relevant specialty preferred
• Must maintain a collaborative agreement with a current KANA medical staff provider
• Must successfully pass the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention (ICPA) background check

Work Schedule

KANAs 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 Values

KANAs 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 Kodiak

Located on beautiful Kodiak Island this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful community connections while experiencing Alaskas unique coastal lifestyle outdoor recreation and close-knit community.