Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short‑term disability, and more.

Join SEARHC Orthopedics in beautiful Juneau, Alaska, and become part of an expanding orthopedic program dedicated to keeping patients close to home for high‑quality musculoskeletal care. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to partner with an orthopedic surgeon in a growing practice that offers both clinic‑based care and surgical support. This is a unique opportunity to help build orthopedic services in Juneau while serving the communities of Southeast Alaska.

The program will work closely with Primary Care providers throughout Southeast Alaska, creating a robust referral base and supporting SEARHC's vision of providing comprehensive care close to home. Patients who require surgery will have access to coordinated orthopedic services through both Juneau and Sitka, minimizing disruption to care and improving outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced orthopedic APP who enjoys autonomy, collaboration, and the chance to shape a growing practice from the ground up.

As one of the largest Native‑run healthcare organizations in the United States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.

The Vintage Park Campus is the newest medical facility serving the Juneau community. Centrally located in the Mendenhall Valley, Vintage Park offers a range of high‑quality healthcare services. The new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April 2026 and in 2021 we opened Wrangell Medical Center. With plans to build a third critical‑access hospital in Haines. In addition to the dozens of established outpatient and traveling clinics throughout the region.

Annual Salary: $ Financial incentives: $30,000 Sign‑On Bonus and $20,000 Relocation Stipend. Educational Loan Reimbursement programs, with HRSA/NHSC, IHS, and PLSF. Healthcare benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs). Life insurance and wellness:
Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident - Critical Illness – Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Professional development: $6000 pre‑tax annual CME allowance. Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.

Full‑time (1.0 FTE):
Monday through Friday with no call responsibilities Clinic hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Generous Time Off: 33 days (264 hours) annually, including holidays, and 10 days of CME.

Clinic facilities: 6 exam spaces. One medical assistant per provider, Orthopedic nurse case manager, and clinical assistants. Ancillary services include Mammogram, CT, DEXA, Ultrasound including ECHO, X‑ray, laboratory services, and MRI. Patient Volume: 12-14 patients per day in clinic, including telemedicine, and four hours of administrative time weekly. EMR and tools include Meditech, Dragon Dictation, and DAX AI assisted documentation.

Manages acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions…