Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Kodiak Area Native Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Life insurance at 2.5x annual salary)

EAP

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association seeks a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to deliver medical evaluations and forensic data collection at the Kodiak Child Advocacy Center, serving infants to vulnerable adults in an outpatient setting.

You will collaborate with a supervising physician, participate in MDT meetings, provide court testimony as required, and help maintain patient-centered care aligned with KANA's mission.

Qualifications

• Licensed PA or NP in Alaska or ability to obtain licensure.
• Ability to provide care within scope of practice, including medical evaluation and forensic evidence collection.
• Knowledge of child advocacy and multidisciplinary team collaboration preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare and community setting.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care, evaluations, and forensic evidence collection for patients in the outpatient KCAC setting.
• Perform general medical duties within scope and coordinate care with supervising physician.
• Collaborate in MDT meetings and child advocacy activities.
• Provide follow-up care, referrals, and case management for patients and families.
• Assist with court testimony and remote testimony as required.

Education

Physician Assistant license (AK)

Nurse Practitioner license (AK)

Job description

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

Coordinates the delivery of KANA medical services within the Kodiak Child Advocacy Center (KCAC) and provides patient- and family-focused care in the outpatient setting. This role delivers medical evaluations and forensic evidence collection services for infants, children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults, ensuring care aligns with recognized clinical and forensic standards. Through collaboration, communication, and teamwork, this position supports a patient-centered care model consistent with KANA's mission, vision, and core values. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner maintains regular communication with a supervising or collaborating physician, who must be available by phone at all times during patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the organization's mission, goals, and quality standards while demonstrating KANA's core values of Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride
• Upholds KANA's Code of Ethics through professional, respectful, and ethical practice
• Provides medical care, evaluations, and forensic evidence collection for infants, children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults in the outpatient KCAC setting
• Performs general medical and specialized clinical duties within scope of practice and professional training
• Responds to referrals and may provide services at Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center when KCAC-based care is not feasible
• Participates in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and child advocacy activities
• Conducts comprehensive medical exams and child maltreatment assessments, including forensic evidence collection, colposcopy, and photographic documentation
• Provides follow-up care, referrals, and case management for patients and families
• Participates in TELECAM peer review and National Children's Alliance accreditation training requirements
• Provides court testimony, including hybrid or remote testimony, as required by subpoena
• Collaborates with KCAC leadership on development, implementation, and adherence to clinical, forensic, and quality improvement practices
• Consults supervising or collaborating physicians on complex, unfamiliar, or unstable medical conditions
• Coordinates referrals within and outside the Alaska Tribal Health System in accordance with established protocols
• Maintains accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with KANA clinic and CAC policies
• Participates in quality improvement, peer review, and risk prevention activities
• Promotes a positive patient experience through effective communication, compassion, and patient-centered care practices
• Represents KANA in a professional, respectful manner within the community and among partner organizations
• Participates in community outreach efforts and related reporting as directed
• Completes OSHA, HIPAA, and required regulatory training
• Ensures accurate and timely coding, billing, and coordination with finance and insurance processes

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alaska (or ability to obtain licensure)
• Ability to provide care within scope of practice, including medical evaluation and forensic evidence collection
• Knowledge of child advocacy, forensic examination practices, and multidisciplinary team collaboration preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare and community setting
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining required credentials

Work Schedule

KANA's standard work schedule is 37.5 working hours per week, consisting of 7.5 paid working hours per day plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break (8.5 hours on site per day).

This position is scheduled for up to 10 hours per week.

All KANA positions are based in Kodiak and are not eligible for remote work. Applicants must reside in Kodiak or be willing to relocate.