Sitka, AK, USA
15 days ago
FT Physician - Internal Medicine - $25K Sign On Bonus

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.

$252,725 - $279,357 / yr DOE + Relocation, Sign On Bonus, Incentives & Loan Repayment Options


Provide comprehensive outpatient health care services for SEARHC patients. 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. Mon-Fri.Provides highest quality evidenced based primary medical care to SEARHC patients. 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 SEARHC quality and performance improvement programs. Provides medical education and teaching to visiting medical students and resident physicians. 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.Mon - Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM

Education/Experience

Medical School completion plus completion of accredited three-year residency. Board certified by the American Board of Internal (or attainment of certification pending completion of the certification exam, if recently finished internal 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 DEACertifications (within 18 months of start)BLSNRPALSOACLS

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Well versed in the principles and practices of primary careExhibits 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 ethicsProvides high quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care settingProvides clinical leadership, promotes teamwork and collaboration, provides clinical guidance as requested for Advanced Practice Clinicians, and resolves conflictAbility to efficiently utilize the electronic medical record and other clinically required technologyExpress ideas clearly through oral and written communication skills, analyze complex situations efficiently and problem solve, and effectively implement clinical program strategiesCommunicates in an open, respectful, helpful, supportive and collaborative manner with staff and patientsIs sensitive and responsive to culture, race, age, gender, and disabilities of patients and staff. Exhibits caring and respectful behavior while interacting with patients, families, staff, and colleagues.Minor and major surgical skills that the physician has received adequate training in and remained proficient at that skill.

Required Certifications:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Alaska State Medical Board, Medical Doctor - State of Alaska - Alaska State Medical Board, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, Physician License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Medical Board

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

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