Advanced Practice Provider (Village Primary Care)

Village Primary Care Advanced Practice ProviderKodiak 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.The Village Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider 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 include supporting 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 Pride. The APP upholds KANA's Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty, integrity, fairness, and respect.The APP provides primary care services to infants, children, adolescents, adults, pregnant patients, and geriatric populations in village settings. They deliver care through rotational assignments in remote villages, including travel by small aircraft. The APP performs routine outpatient care, minor procedures, and telemedicine services to support remote access to care. They provide after-hours emergency coverage, including patient assessment, stabilization, and coordination of medical transport as needed. Occasionally, the APP provides same-day or clinic-based services at KANA's Kodiak locations.The APP collaborates with supervising or designated physicians for complex, unfamiliar, or unstable medical conditions; consults on all emergency cases. They follow established referral protocols within the Alaska Tribal Health System and external specialty providers. The APP maintains accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with KANA policies. They participate in quality improvement (QI) initiatives, peer review, and risk prevention activities.The APP promotes patient-centered care by improving access, continuity, team-based care, patient education, and community engagement. They establish and maintain primary care relationships within village communities, supporting long-term health outcomes. The APP demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing conditions, including weather-related travel challenges and variable resource availability. They collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care.The APP represents KANA professionally within village communities, maintaining strong relationships and appropriate professional boundaries. They communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, leadership, and community stakeholders. The APP provides accurate coding, billing, and financial documentation; supports insurance authorization processes as needed. They work with Purchased and Referred Care (PRC) to prioritize patient needs and support responsible use of resources. The APP participates in community outreach, KANA committees, and organizational initiatives. They attend required OSHA, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance training.Qualifications include 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). A current, unrestricted Alaska license is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Advanced certifications (ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, PALS) are required as appropriate to specialty. Post-training clinical experience in a relevant specialty is preferred. The candidate must maintain a collaborative agreement with a current KANA medical staff provider and successfully pass the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention (ICPA) background check.KANA'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.KANA'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.Located 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.