Seeking a board-eligible/board-certified General Surgeon who can provide temporary General Surgery call coverage in a unique and beautiful rural location. Join the compassionate providers at Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center and enjoy the many benefits of working within a supportive and close-knit community. Experience all that the beautiful and scenic state of Alaska has to offer from the welcoming community of Kodiak. * Per Diem position to provide temporary coverage for our full-time providers. * Flexible schedule, on-call coverage required for one week on one week off schedule. Physician must stay within 20 minutes of the facility while providing call coverage. * Housing and transportation to Alaska provided * Experienced physician with a current Alaska medical license required * Ideal candidate will have a passion for rural medicine and a dedication to high quality care **Where You’ll Work** Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is the sole provider of acute and emergency care for Kodiak Island. Accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Level IV trauma center by the State of Alaska, this 25-bed critical-access hospital plays an indispensable role in the lives of 14,000 Kodiak residents, the Coast Guard base and neighboring villages. With a state-of-the-art MRI and 64-slice CT, this hospital receives high marks, and providers are able to offer advanced care. **Where You’ll Live** Kodiak is famous for its fishing, huge Kodiak brown bears and lush mountains. The Kodiak Islanders also pride themselves on lesser-known highlights, such as excellent public and private schools, organized youth sports, several churches, museums and dozens of annual community events. The island’s tight-knit population of 14,000 is rich in cultural diversity, including Alaska Natives, Asians, Hispanics and Pacific Islanders. Within minutes of the city, you can be beachcombing, hiking in a magnificent forest or salmon fishing in a pristine stream. **Who You’ll Work For** Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission – to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system. Check out our benefits page for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran _Job ID Number: 25070_ _Facility Name: Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center_ _Location Name: Kodiak_ _Brand Name: Providence_ _Provider Profession: Physician/Surgeon_ _Medical Specialty: Surgery General_ _Job Setting: Hospital_ _Type of Role: Clinical_ _Email: dj.barker@psdrecruit.org_ _Phone Number: (425) 525-5856_ _Schedule: Per Diem_ _CP: Yes_ _CB: Yes_ _NP:_ _PA:_ _HC: No_ _IS: No_ _YM: Yes_ _J1: No_ _H1B: No_ Let’s get in touch If you have questions about this specific job or others, I'm all ears. Send me a note and we'll be one step closer to the right opportunity. DJ Barker Provider Recruiter (425) 525-5856 dj.barker@psdrecruit.org Contact Me