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Family Physician W/OB - Sitka Alaska *$25,000 Sign On Bonus*
The Rural Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive family medicine services within the scope of training and experience to people of all ages and genders. In addition, depending upon the needs of the community, the Rural Physician participates in shared after- hours emergency call coverage. Medical care provided is consistent with SEARHC policy and procedure, Medical Staff Bylaws, and nationally recognized medical standards of care.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
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Provides comprehensive primary care including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referral, preventative care, and health maintenance to a dedicated panel of patients.
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Participates fully in shared local urgent/emergent care on-call rotation.
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Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with SEARHC policy.
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Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills that build long term patient care relationships.
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Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs.
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Actively participates in provider and clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
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State of Alaska Medical License as an MD or DO.
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Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics. If Board Eligible, at the time of hire, must be Board Certified within 3 years of start date.
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Maintains active unrestricted DEA registration.
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Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges.
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BLS, ACLS, and PALS within one year of start date.
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ALSO training preferred.
Knowledge of
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Well versed in the principles and practices of primary care
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Is aware of standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles.
Skills in
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Communicating in an open, respectful, helpful, supportive, and collaborative manner with staff and patients.
Ability to
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Provide high quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting.
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Provide clinical leadership, promotes teamwork and collaboration, provides clinical guidance as requested for midlevel providers, and resolves conflict.
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Efficiently utilize the electronic medical record and other clinically required technology.
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Express ideas clearly through oral and written communication skills, analyze complex situations efficiently and problem solve, and effectively implement clinical program strategies.
About Us:
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center - Sitka, Alaska
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (MEMC) is an acute, specialty, primary- and behavioral-health provider committed to delivering comprehensive medical services to anyone living, working, or visiting Southeast Alaska.
MEMC is also a 25-bed critical access hospital with a broad range of medical specialties and primary care services (in close partnership with Alaska’s other health facilities) to support a comprehensive spectrum of healthcare and related services.
The Emergency Department at MEMC is a Level IV Trauma Center staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by board-certified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses who specialize in care for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.
MEMC ED services include the evaluation and stabilization of patients transferred from other facilities or communities and patients who may require transfer to higher levels of care. MEMC will provide emergency medical screening and stabilization to all individuals in accordance with the Emergency Medical Services/Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act Policy (EMTLA).
Facility & Address
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
- 222 Tongass Drive Sitka AK 99835
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Denise Moreland Senior Recruiter
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