Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)•Juneau, AK

9d•$166,500 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

SEARHC is a nonprofit health consortium serving the health interests of Southeast Alaska. The Urgent Care team is seeking an experienced provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across its Juneau locations. The position offers a collaborative, team-based practice with strong clinical autonomy and partnership with Primary Care. The scope includes acute care, procedures, telemedicine, and participation in a growing virtual care and inbox management program. The clinic provides traditional urgent care for patients of all ages with acute illnesses and injuries. Procedures may include laceration repair, suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and fishhook removal. Providers may also bridge medication refills and coordinate continuity of care with co-located Primary Care teams. Facilities include two exam spaces per provider, a procedure room, a Medical Assistant, and an RN. Patient volume is approximately 10–25 patients per day and varies. The clinic uses Meditech EMR, Dragon dictation, and DAX CoPilot AI tools. The advertised schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, with no call requirements, plus participation in telemedicine and inbox management. The clinic operates seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, with rotational coverage. The posting also describes shared local urgent/emergent care on-call rotation and, depending on location and community needs, shared after-hours emergency call coverage. The role includes providing comprehensive care, maintaining timely documentation, supporting quality initiatives, and participating in provider, clinic, and medical staff meetings. The stated salary range is $166,500–$185,000, based on years of experience and quality incentives. The position offers a $30,000 sign-on bonus, $20,000 relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, annual CME allowance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The role is based in Juneau, Alaska.

Requirements

At least 2 years of postgraduate clinical Urgent Care experience; additional clinical experience or training before licensed-provider practice may be considered by the Medical Director of Primary Care Clinics toward this minimum.
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant qualification; MD/DO candidates are also considered.
Active Alaska medical license or ability to obtain one.
BLS certification required.
Eligibility for SEARHC medical staff privileges.
Knowledge of primary health care practices and principles, basic emergency care and protocols, common disease processes and pharmacology, standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact with staff and patients; operate essential basic medical equipment; make assessments based on history, examination, laboratory, X-ray, and other data; and provide outpatient and emergency-setting medical procedures.
Ability to use electronic medical records and other clinically required technology efficiently; listen carefully; communicate clearly in writing and orally; and collaborate effectively.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
PALS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care, including diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, care coordination, referrals, preventive care, and health maintenance.
Treat acute illnesses and injuries for patients of all ages, including performing appropriate urgent care procedures such as laceration repair, suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and fishhook removal.
Provide bridging medication refills and coordinate continuity of care with co-located Primary Care teams.
Participate in telemedicine and inbox management.
Participate fully in the shared local urgent/emergent care on-call rotation and, depending on location and community needs, shared after-hours emergency call coverage.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with SEARHC policy.
Provide an optimal patient experience through attentive listening and effective communication, and build long-term patient care relationships.
Consult SEARHC physicians and access specialists as needed, including AristaMD and ANMC providers.
Provide medical services at facilities in the SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHC’s compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Service.
Participate in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs.
Participate in provider meetings, clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions.
Educate patients and family members about diagnoses, treatment alternatives, risks, options, and medications.
Incorporate health promotion and prevention into patient care.
Promote teamwork and collaboration, resolve conflict, analyze complex situations, solve problems, and implement clinical program strategies.

Benefits

Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to 5% employer match beginning on the date of hire, Roth, and 457(b) plans.
Paid time off: 33 days (264 hours) annually.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending account options.
Basic life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance.
Identity and fraud protection.
Legal insurance.
Pet insurance.
$6,000 annual pre-tax CME allowance.
10 additional CME days (80 hours) annually.
$30,000 sign-on bonus.
$20,000 relocation assistance.
Wellness benefits.