Community Health Systems

Experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed in Palmer, AK - 45 minutes from Anchorage

Palmer, AK

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practitioner with Psychiatry experience for an employed opportunity:

  • Employed opportunity in an acute behavioral health unit
  • 1-2 years of experience preferred
  • No Visa Assistance Available

About Palmer:

  • 42 miles northeast of Anchorage
  • Nestled in between the Talkeetna and Chugach Mountains
  • Nearby attractions including Knik Glacier, Matanuska Peak, Pioneer Peak, Hatcher Pass, and Matanuska Glacier
  • Location of Alaska's State Fair
  • Multiple sports teams including the Mat-Su Miners of the Alaska Baseball League and The Valley Steelers, a semi-pro football team

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is a 109 bed facility with a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging and emergency, medical and surgical services. Alaska offers among the best reimbursement rates in the country, low malpractice rates and is very business friendly. 40 minutes from downtown Anchorage boasting an international airport, over 650 restaurants, a philharmonic orchestra, Ballet Company, live theatre, and countless cultural events. Alaska is a wealthy State with no income tax and is truly America’s last frontier!

Competitive Recruitment Package May Include:

  • Relocation allowance
  • Commencement bonus
  • CME assistance
  • Medical education debt repayment

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.

Location Insights

  • A-

    Access to Parks

  • B+

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • B

    Commute

  • B

    Public Schools

  • B

    Overall

  • C+

    Access to Restaurants

  • Total Population

    6,091

  • Median Rent

    $1,101

  • Median Home Value

    $256,400

  • Median Income

    $68,929

Posted April 21, 2025