
Sound Physicians
Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Palmer, AK
**Join Our Mat-Su, Alaska Team as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner – A Role Designed for You**
We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Mat-Su, Alaska —better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We’d love to talk if you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.
We are hiring for a half-time Hospitalist NP position to work seven ten-hour shifts per month. This position works closely with our TAHG Physician Hospitalists but will be managing their own patient census at Mat-Su Regional Hospital.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 11 Physicians and two Nurse Practitioners at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.
- Work alongside the TAHG Hospitalist physician on service
- Qualifications:
- Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Board-certified/eligible Nurse Practitioner with an active NP license or eligible to become licensed in Alaska.
- New graduates are welcome to apply. Completion of training, board certification, and unrestricted APRN license to be granted before the start of employment.
**Practice in the Heart of the Community**
Scheduling:
- The schedule is seven days in a row once a month. The NP team creates its own schedule, so there is a lot of flexibility.
- The NP shift is a 10-hour shift from 8 am to 6 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- The role of the Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner within our team is to admit, manage, and discharge hospitalized patients with the support of the physicians on service.
- At Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, our providers practice the full breadth of adult medicine, including general medical wards and surgical consultations. We have an ICU that is fully supported by Intensivists who practice within the same group, The Alaska Hospitalist Group.
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is supported by multiple surgical specialties, including general surgery, vascular surgery, and Ob/Gyn. Interventional Radiology services are also available.
- In addition to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, The Alaska Hospitalist Group also provides hospitalist services at Central Peninsula Hospital, St. Elias Specialty Hospital, and Providence Alaska Medical Center.
Living and Working in the Mat-Su Valley
- Alaska has so much to offer! The Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Valley is one of Alaska’s fastest-growing regions, known for its stunning mountain views, welcoming communities, and endless outdoor recreation. The Valley includes the towns of Palmer and Wasilla—each offering its own charm and small-town feel while still being just an hour from Anchorage.
- Surrounded by the Chugach mountains, the area features countless trails for hiking, biking, snowmachining, and skiing, along with lakes and rivers perfect for fishing, boating, and kayaking. Residents enjoy local farmers’ markets, cozy cafés, golf courses, and community events year-round. The region combines the beauty of Alaska’s wilderness with the convenience of modern living and a strong sense of community.
- In addition to Alaska’s stunning natural beauty, you can also enjoy the financial advantage of having no state income tax. Alaska also pays its residents a yearly dividend from oil revenues, from the Permanent Fund Dividend.
**Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact**
About Sound Physicians
As a physician-founded and led medical group, we believe that a better career—one with strong support and meaningful opportunity—leads to better care for patients. That’s why our promise is to bring better to the bedside: better ideas, better approaches, better care.
We practice hospital-based medicine at the community level, with empowered local teams and leadership supported by a nationwide network. Our multi-specialty medical group includes more than 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses working across 400 hospitals in 45 states.
At Sound, each of us is a care catalyst—creating exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, and dignified care for every patient. We offer greater autonomy, flexibility, and support in your role and within your specialty, so you can focus on building meaningful connections across teams and communities.
Uncompromising care is a collective effort. While our clinicians provide care at the bedside, our business colleagues play a vital role—building strong teams, forming key partnerships, attracting great talent, and keeping operations running smoothly. Their work ensures our clinicians can stay focused on what matters most: caring for patients.
We are unified by purpose and driven by impact. With competitive total rewards and opportunities for purposeful growth and focused development, we empower you in your role and career. Together, we support our patients, our partners, and each other.
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Compensation Details
Rewards and Benefits: * Compensation: Competitive shift rate with an excellent benefits package. * Benefits: * Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. * 401k with matching contributions. * Paid malpractice insurance and hospital privileges. * Generous CME.
Posted January 14, 2026