Nurse Practitioner - Integrative or Functional Medicine

Seldovia Village Tribe, a tribal government, owns and operates SVT Health & Wellness. Our clinics are  dedicated to improving the health of all people in our communities by providing quality, respectful and culturally-appropriate primary, holistic and preventative care. This position is based in beautiful Homer, Alaska, overlooking Kachemak Bay, mountains and glaciers! We are located about a 4 hour drive, or 45 minute flight to Anchorage.

Our Wellness Services include: Functional Medicine, Acupuncture and Acutonics(r) Needleless Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Infusions Nutritional & Health Coaching, Massage Therapy, including deep-tissue manipulation, Infrared Sauna, Nutraceuticals & Supplements and Thrive! Classes.

Hours:  Full-time, 40 hours per week (either five 8 hour days, or four 10 hour days)

Salary Range: $160,000 per year and up, depending on experience.

Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position

What You'll Do:

Be responsible for the provision of direct primary clinical health, wellness, and preventive care for patients of SVT Health and Wellness. 

Incorporate both primary family healthcare and a holistic integrative model or functional medicine model of care to support a broad approach to health which addresses the many facets of wellness. 

Provide comprehensive, integrative, holistic health services within a primary care setting with particular sensitivity to the needs of our patient population

Participate in the counseling of chronic and infectious disease patients, treatment, and medical care

Coordinate and conduct group medical visits, individual and group health and wellness education and promotion activities in subjects related to health and wellness.

Function as a patient advocate; conduct follow up care and coordinate patient care with other holistic providers within the practice, and make appropriate referrals for patient continuity of care.

Participate in data collection and statistical reporting as deemed necessary for grant administration, healthcare compliance and clinical quality improvement. Participate in grants applications and administration as it relates to clinical care.

Support open access scheduling and be prepared to see an average of 14 patients per day.

Maintain accurate and complete medical records and super bills. Comply with timely documentation standards as specified in policies.

Be available by telephone to consult with Care Coordinator for review of laboratory and x-ray results, patient follow-up, referral and/or patient questions that arise as a result of office visits.

Be able to travel as needed to other communities including Anchor Point, to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay.

What You'll Need: 

Master's Degree in Nursing; Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner by an approved national certifying body; unrestricted DEA Certification, State of Alaska Advanced practice Nurse license OR ability to attain within 3 months of hire.

Post-training clinical experience or continuing medical education in holistic specialty, integrative medicine, naturopathic medicine, functional medicine, or related fields.

4+ years of experience in Primary Care with a strong preference for experience practicing in integrative or holistic clinical environments.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting.

What You'll Get:

5 weeks of PTO (Paid Time Off) each year!

3 Paid Holidays per year

3 Days of Sick Leave per year

FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.

Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Group life insurance up to a maximum of $250K.

Long term disability insurance

Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.

Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:

Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point. 

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Tara at 907-435-3217 or email [email protected].