Description
SEARHC is seeking a board-certified Family Medicine with Obstetrics physician to provide outpatient primary care in Sitka, Alaska. In this role, you will provide comprehensive outpatient health care services for patients, including obstetrics and pediatric services at Bartlett Regional Hospital (BRH). You will also participate actively as a medical staff member of both SEARHC and BRH.
This position offers the opportunity to practice within a close-knit, supportive medical group where physicians collaborate closely and exchange ideas. The team fosters a friendly and engaging culture both inside and outside of work, and providers are deeply connected to the community. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on patients' lives while enjoying the beauty and close-knit community of Sitka, Alaska.
Position Details:
Full-time position
Monday to Friday schedule with some weekend clinic coverage; telemedicine included and 4 hours of administrative time
Provide high-quality, evidence-based primary care across the full spectrum of family medicine, including pediatric care, obstetrical care and deliveries, while serving patients in clinic and community-based settings such as long-term care facilities, the Pioneer Home, schools and patient homes as needed
Call Schedule: once monthly, 7-day block, participates in shared non-surgical obstetrics call rotation with 24/7 surgical obstetrics backup and 24/7 anesthesia coverage
Procedures include treadmill tests, Arthrocentesis, colposcopy, IND, Nexplanon, biopsies, toenail removal, joint injections, OMT welcomed, circumcision, average of 10+ deliveries per year, vasectomies are welcomed, NRP, medevac and coordinating care with NICU and MFMs
Compensation & Benefits:
Guaranteed starting salary: $263,764 - $293,071
$35K sign-on bonus & $25K relocation assistance
Productivity and quality incentives
Call compensation
CME funds
Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, PTO, and retirement plans
Qualifications & Requirements:
Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine (MD/DO)
2 years of managing OB and inpatient pediatrics experience is required; 4 years preferred
New graduates are welcome to apply
BLS, ACLS, ALSO, NRP certifications are required; PALS is encouraged
Where You'll Work
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital with a broad range of medical and surgical specialties as well as emergency services, from Primary Care, behavioral health and dental to obstetrics, optometry, transitional care services and more. With a Level IV trauma center, an on-site lab and imaging center and an on-site pharmacy, Mt. Edgecumbe offers a comprehensive spectrum of healthcare services to anyone living, working or visiting southeast Alaska.
Where You'll Live
On the Alaska Panhandle, Sitka is almost exactly between Anchorage and Seattle, making it an easy, non-stop, two-hour flight from either city. This island community's inhabitants live between the mountains and sea. Rich in arts and culture, Sitka offers world-class hiking and fishing, as it's home to all five species of Pacific salmon. With an economy centered on tourism, the seafood industry and the U.S. Coast Guard, Sitka offers a stable, peaceful and adventurous life.
Who You'll Work For
The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is one of the oldest and largest Native-run, non-profit health organizations in the United States. Comprised of more than 60 clinics, offices and medical centers, this organization provides over 27 communities throughout southeast Alaska with access to robust care services. With an emphasis on respect, cultural identity, service, professionalism and compassion, SEARHC provides its patients with the best quality of care possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID Number: 27627
