Advanced Practice Provider

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive primary care and emergent stabilization services across the lifespan in outpatient, inpatient, and rural village settings. The APP practices within the scope of Alaska licensure and granted clinical privileges and collaborates with supervising physicians to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive care in accordance with BBAHC Medical Staff Bylaws, HRSA Section 330 requirements (as applicable), Rural Health Clinic (RHC) regulations, CMS Conditions of Participation (as applicable), accreditation standards, and Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current national certification.
• Unrestricted Alaska license (or ability to obtain).
• 2 years of Advanced Practitioner experience.
• Eligible for and granted clinical privileges.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS within one year.
• DEA registration consistent with prescribing authority.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive care in rural Alaska communities.
• Experience in Tribal Health, FQHC, or RHC setting. (preferred)
• Rural or emergency medicine experience. (preferred)
• Knowledge of HRSA, CMS, and accreditation standards. (preferred)

Nurse Practitioners

• Graduate degree in nursing (MSN or DNP).
• Population-appropriate national certification.

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of ARC-PA program.
• Current NCCPA certification.