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Family Physician W/OB - Juneau Alaska *$25,000 Sign On Bonus*

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyFamily Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary Range$230,000 to $300,000 / Year
Loan RepaymentYes
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedSign-on, Other

Family Physician W/OB - Juneau Alaska *$25,000 Sign On Bonus*

This role provide comprehensive outpatient health care services for SEARHC patients, including obstetrics and pediatric services at Bartlett Regional Hospital (BRH). Participate actively as a medical staff member of both the SEARHC and Bartlett Regional Hospital BRH.

 

Benefits Included:

  • Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Bonus
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks/ 2 years)
  • 401(k) with employer paid match of 5%
  • 457 Plan
  • 4k in yearly CME funds
  • Tuition Assistance
  • IHS Student Loan Repayment Eligible Site
  • 100k Retention Bonus (after 5 years)
  • Cost of Licensing & Required Certifications
  • Malpractice Insurance w/ Tail Coverage

Responsibilities:

  • Provides highest quality evidenced based primary medical care to SEARHC patients; including pediatric and obstetrical care and deliveries. At times the Physician may be directed to provide services outside of the clinic to meet the patient’s needs, e.g., local long-term care center, Pioneer Home, patient’s home, and local schools. 
  • Provides guidance, consultation, and advice to SEARHC Advanced Practice Clinicians and when necessary provides supervision and practice plan oversight.
  • Actively leads and manages a full panel of patients in coordination with the integrated care team.
  • Documents all patient services in the medical record per medical staff rules and regulations.
  • Participates in shared Obstetrics and Pediatric call rotation
  • Participates in SEARHC (and as needed BRH) quality and performance improvement programs. Maintains active staff membership at both health care facilities.
  • Provides medical education and teaching to visiting medical students and resident physicians.
  • Participates in shared evening clinic and/or occasional weekend clinic coverage.
  • Participates in ongoing medical education to maintain licensure and board certification.
  • May occasionally be called up to be a consultative liaison to rural health care providers (Angoon, Hoonah, Kake) which may include field visits to remote locations.
  • May occasionally be called upon for general hospitalist duties if need or circumstances arise.

Education/Experience:

  • Medical School completion plus completion of accredited three-year family practice residency.
  • Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (or attainment of certification pending completion of the certification exam, if recently finished family medicine residency).

License/Certification:

  • Active, current, unrestricted (and previously unrestricted) Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) license issued by a US State licensing body. Permanent, direct hire physicians of SEARHC are required to submit a completed application to State of Alaska medical body within six months of the start date.
  • Unrestricted DEA
  • BLS, ACLS, NRP, ALSO certifications required 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Well versed in the principles and practices of primary care
  • Exhibits caring and respectful behavior while interacting with patients, families, staff, and colleagues.
  • Supports SEARHC standards of care, The Joint Commission, EMTALA, HIPAA, and health care risk management principles, and medical ethics
  • Provides high quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting
  • Provides clinical leadership, promotes teamwork and collaboration, provides clinical guidance as requested for Advanced Practice Clinicians, and resolves conflict
  • Ability to efficiently utilize the electronic medical record and other clinically required technology
  • Express ideas clearly through oral and written communication skills, analyze complex situations efficiently and problem solve, and effectively implement clinical program strategies
  • Communicates in an open, respectful, helpful, supportive and collaborative manner with staff and patients
  • Is sensitive and responsive to culture, race, age, gender, and disabilities of patients and staff.
  • Minor and major surgical skills that the physician has received adequate training in and remained proficient at that skill.

Ethel Lund Medical Center

ELMC provides a full spectrum of primary health care services for adults and children in Juneau, including acute and chronic disease management, preventive services, and maternity and pediatric care. 

We believe that a team approach provides the continuity of care that improves and leads to healthier outcomes. SEARHC partners with Bartlett Regional Hospital to provide emergency services, inpatient care and labor and delivery services for our patients.

Pediatrics Board-certified pediatricians and family practice physicians provide outpatient primary care and specialty consultative care for children. In an effort to provide a complete spectrum of healthcare offerings, we have partnered with Dr. Joy Neyhart and Rainforest Pediatric Care. Rainforest Pediatric Care brings sustainable board-certified pediatric medical care in Juneau for the long term.Our team works hard to provide the best possible care for the growth, development, health and wellness to children. Families can make appointments for services such as well-child check-ups, school and sports examinations, immunizations, as well as diagnoses and treatment of acute illnesses, developmental screenings and guidance on behavioral and parenting concerns.

As part of the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), ELMC in Juneau provides medical services in its state-of-the-art building, with a large-scale renovation completed in 2021.

Our clinic’s namesake, Ethel Lund, was one of the nine women that founded SEARHC in 1975. She first served on the Board of Directors, and then as Board President until 2000. She continues today as the President Emeritus.

With a strong belief that building healthy families requires integration of cultural practices, traditional medicines and foods, Mrs. Lund has provided dedication, leadership and a profound commitment to advance SEARHC into a nationally recognized tribal healthcare organization. Today, through her efforts and those of many others, SEARHC operates a regional hospital and provides a full array of health services that benefit all Southeast Alaska residents.

Ethel Lund Medical Center proudly serves the community of Juneau in Southeast Alaska.

Facility & Address

  • Ethel Lund Medical Center
  • 1200 Salmon Creek Lane Juneau AK 99801

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