Urgent Care Lead Nurse Practitioner

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 in beautiful Juneau, Alaska—where you can combine meaningful clinical practice with impactful leadership. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as the full-time Urgent Care Medical Lead for our Juneau-based clinics. This is a unique opportunity to shape care delivery, mentor providers, and help advance a growing and collaborative urgent care program while maintaining clinical practice.

Why Choose SEARHC?

• 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 new Front Street Urgent Care clinic opened May 2026, expanding convenient access to medical care in the heart of downtown Juneau. 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 third location providing Urgent Care services are within Ethel Lund Medical Center.

• The $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April 2026 and in 2021 we opened the Wrangell Medical Center, located in Wrangell. 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation salary: $152,464 to $169,405 based on years of experience, $12,000 Leadership Stipend, productivity, and quality incentives.

• Financial incentives: $30,000 Sign On Bonus and $20,000 relocation assistance with a three year contract.

• 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 in 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.

Schedule and Work-life Balance:

• Full-time: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) with no call requirements. Participation in telemedicine and inbox management.

• Generous Time Off: 33 days (264 hours) annually and 10 additional days of CME.

Practice Details:

• Rotation at Three Clinics: Two exam spaces per provider, 1 procedure room, 1:1 Medical Assistant, and RN. Ancillary services include access to CT, DEXA, Ultrasound including ECHO, X‑ray, laboratory services, and MRI.

• Patient Volume: ~10–25 patients per day, variable. With Meditech EMR, Dragon dictation and DAX CoPilot AI tools.

• Procedure Opportunities: Traditional urgent care practice treating all ages with acute illness and injuries, including laceration repair, suturing, splinting, I&D, fishhook removal, medication refills bridging care for patients. Strong collaboration with co-located Primary Care teams for continuity.

Clinical Leadership & Oversight:

• Ensure quality and consistency of care across urgent care sites.

• Oversee provider onboarding, FPPEs, and ongoing performance evaluation.

• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and patient safety processes.

• Respond to patient experience concerns and clinical events.

Provider Supervision & Development:

• Mentor and coach providers, fostering a collaborative team environment.

• Lead regular provider meetings and communication.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of providers.

Operational & Strategic Leadership:

• Partner with operations to improve workflows, staffing, and clinic efficiency.

• Support compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Contribute to strategic growth of urgent care services.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of post-residency/postgraduate clinical experience.

• Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.

• Active Alaska license (or ability to obtain).

• Prior leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience preferred.

• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.

What Our Physicians Say:

“SEARHC shares in our vision of creating a medical practice that treats every patient with dignity and optimum care. We are eager to combine the strengths of our respective organizations and further enhance the services we can offer the Juneau community and greater southeast region. Our shared commitment to recruiting and retaining highly trained and compassionate medical professionals, while bringing increasingly advanced technologies and innovations to Juneau, helps us deliver on that vision.”

- Catherine Peimann, M.D.

Experiencing Juneau, Alaska:

• Location: Scenic Juneau, AK offers stunning natural beauty with mountains, ocean, and glaciers right outside your door. With unmatched outdoor recreation year‑round: hiking, kayaking, fishing, skiing, and wildlife viewing.

  • Strong sense of community with a small-town feel and a safe, supportive, family friendly environment with a mild coastal climate compared to much of Alaska, with temperate summers and winters.

• Affordability: Alaska has no state income tax — residents keep more of their paycheck compared to most other states.

• Education: Juneau’s education system is diverse, well-funded locally, and performs above the Alaska average in many academic areas.

  • The district is the fifth largest in Alaska and operates 14 public schools serving grades PreK–12, including six elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, an alternative high school, a PreK–8 Montessori school, and a K–8 charter school.

• Transportation: No road connects Juneau it to the rest of Alaska or the continental United States. Every visitor arrives by air through Juneau International Airport (JNU) or by sea via the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry network.

• Culture: Affluent cultural amenities and numerous community events featuring arts, music, festivals, and a rich Indigenous heritage.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job—it’s the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding career and to learn more please reach out to Provider Recruiter, Lyndse Clark: [email protected]

Key Responsibilities 

Clinical Leadership & Oversight  

·         Deliver comprehensive urgent care services to all ages.

·         Participate in Administrative call with operations dyad 

·         Ensure overall quality of care provided by the medical provider team, including:  

·         Selection and onboarding of locums and permanent providers. 

·         Completion of FPPE for new providers. 

·         Annual chart reviews and feedback. 

·         Review and respond to Patient Experience grievances 

·         Investigate reported events in the safety system 

·         Referral of cases to Peer Review, PQIC for unexpected outcomes or deviations from standards. 

·         Monitor compliance with medical policies and protocols approved by SEARHC committees. 

·         Collaborate with Clinic Operations to maximize clinical quality measures (GPRA, HRSA, DNV, or other standards). 

Provider Supervision & Development 

·         Serve as supervisor, consultant, mentor, and coach for clinicians

·         Resolve provider group conflicts (e.g., scheduling, call coverage). 

·         Chair monthly medical staff meetings to share updates and gather feedback. 

·         Arrange CME opportunities and staff training sessions. 

Operational & Quality Improvement 

·         Work with Primary Care Lead and BRH to ensure seamless care transitions for SEARHC patients. 

·         Review patient complaints/compliments and implement improvements. 

·         Recommend staffing, facility enhancements, and equipment purchases. 

·         Support strategic initiatives and organizational goals. 

Qualifications 

Education & Licensure 

·         MD, DO, or APP with active SEARHC medical staff privileges. 

·         BLS required; ACLS, PALS preferred. 

·         State of Alaska Medical License

Experience 

·         Minimum 3 years of post-residency clinical practice. 

·         Previous experience in medical administration or provider supervision preferred. 

Knowledge & Skills 

·         Primary health and urgent care principles and practices. 

·         Human resources management concepts. 

·         Quality improvement methodologies. 

·         Accreditation standards (Joint Commission, CMS), EMTALA, HIPAA. 

·         Risk management, medical ethics, and malpractice principles. 

·         Strong clinical leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills. 

·         Ability to analyze complex situations, problem-solve, and communicate effectively. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands 

·         Management Level: 9 (Manager) 

·         Job Family: Credentialed Provider – Primary Care 

·         Exempt Position 

·         Participation in on-call administrative rotation required. 

·         Must be able to lift/move up to 20 lbs. 

·         Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands; occasional climbing, kneeling, or crawling. 

Required Certifications:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!