JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICIANS IN ALASKA Collected by WWAMI Alaska s Medical School

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October 26, 2010

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICIANS IN ALASKA

Collected by

WWAMI

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Alaska’s

Medical

School

ANCHORAGE

ALASKA

PSYCHIATRIC

INSTITUTE

Psychiatric Staff Positions Available Immediately

Alaska Psychiatric Institute/Alaska Recovery Center is an 80‐bed acute, inpatient psychiatric care facility. API/ARC builds the foundation to Recovery via a biopsychosocial model of health care. Multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to provide a safe environment, encouraging the patient to participate in decisions regarding his/her care, as well as assisting with the coordination and establishment of a “medical home” after discharge. API/ARC is an energetic work environment with the support structure of a smaller, collegial practice. Hone your clinical skills or share your professional wisdom through teaching opportunities with students, visiting resident and fellow physicians. Highlights:  Salary based on experience with starting annual salary of $199+K based on the Alaska Physician Fee Scale for a non‐ certified Psychiatrist. Board Certification begins with an annual salary of $203+K.  Malpractice/liability coverage by the State of Alaska (does not provide coverage for services provided outside of API employment).  Eligibility to receive relocation reimbursement according to the Alaska Administration Manual section 60 on Moving.  Excellent health benefits package including vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a Tier IV retirement benefits plan.  Annual/Sick leave, total of 4.5 weeks. Additionally, the hospital provides funding/tuition and paid administrative leave (for up to ten days) for one continuing education event (CME).  Additional paid leave for the 11 designated State Holidays.  Positions are available immediately; 2011 residency/fellowship graduates are encouraged to contact! Expectations of this position include:  Direction of an inpatient panel on a designated unit, averaging 8‐14 patients  On‐call (via phone/at home), 1:5‐1:14  No scheduled weekend in‐house duties, occasional back up telephone call on weekends  ½ day per week (~ 4 hours) of Telebehavioral Health Consultation If interested, contact Dr. Jenny Love, Medical Director, at 907‐269‐7150 or jenny.love@alaska.gov.

THE

CHILDREN’S

CLINIC

Our office is looking for a full‐time pediatrician, who will be busy from the first day. The Children’s Clinic is a physician‐owned private practice which has been providing care to children in our community for over 30 years. In our collegial, technologically‐advanced five‐member practice, we have an excellent work environment. We have a close working relationship with the pediatric subspecialists at Children’s Hospital at Providence, located 0.25 mile from our office. Night and weekend call is one in five and is backed up by a nurse triage telephone system which allows for a balanced lifestyle. Benefits include 401(k), medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending account, malpractice insurance, etc. As you know, Anchorage has world class outdoor recreation opportunities (hiking, skiing, running, hunting, fishing, etc). It is the largest city in Alaska, and thus has shopping, cultural/arts activities and two universities. I would love to talk with interested WWAMI graduates.

Catherine Irwin, MD E‐mail: cirwin@childrensclinicak.com

The Children’s Clinic, Inc. Phone: 907‐562‐2944

4001 Dale Street, Suite 213 FAX: 907‐562‐6321

Anchorage AK 99508

PROVIDENCE

ALASKA

MEDICAL

CENTER

With 364 beds and a medical staff of 600, Providence Alaska Medical Center is the most comprehensive tertiary facility in the state and the only one with a dedicated Children's Hospital. Physicians enjoy broad cross‐specialty support as well as flexible arrangements to meet individual needs. The campus is blessed with incredible mountain views and frequent wildlife sightings.

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Alaska offers financial, cultural and recreational opportunities beyond compare. There is no state income or sales tax; in fact the state pays every Alaskan a yearly dividend from oil revenues! Anchorage, with 285,000 residents, is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and boundless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within the city limits are moose, bears, glaciers, hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing, a ski resort, golf courses, major dogsled race starts, and several peaks of the hugely popular Chugach Mountains. There are also shopping malls, world‐class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center. The combination of urban and wild is what makes Anchorage such a special place. Where else can you catch a salmon in the shadow of skyscrapers, or meet a moose on your way to the symphony? Providence Alaska Medical Center is part of Providence Health & Services, a not‐for‐profit network of hospitals, clinics and physician partners in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Learn more at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities. Endocrinologist Providence Alaska Medical Center and an established, expanding kidney and diabetes practice are partnering to bring a new BE/BC Endocrinologist to serve the community. Collegial practice environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and outstanding quality of life with excellent outdoor recreational opportunities and university access in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city.

For more information, contact: Jon Cheney, Providence physician recruiter

(907) 212‐7941 / Jon.Cheney@providence.org

Executive Director, The Children’s Hospital at Providence

The Children’s Hospital at Providence is recruiting for an experienced physician leader to serve as its new Executive Medical Director. Must be a board‐certified Pediatrician or Pediatric Subspecialist physician (M.D. or D.O.). Also

required: advanced graduate training in health or business administration; at least five years of experience in health care; and at least five years of high‐level leadership experience. Excellent compensation package, including relocation

assistance. Amazing quality of life in Alaska’s largest and most modern city.

For more information, contact: Rachelle Daugherty, Providence physician recruiter

(503) 216‐5457 / Rachelle.Daugherty@Providence.org

BC Family Medicine (MD or DO) ‐ Faculty Physician with Alaska Family Medicine Residency

The Alaska Family Medicine Residency seeks a BC Family Medicine (MD or DO) faculty physician. Can be full or part time. Our community‐based program trains residents for rural and underserved practices. Share both inpatient and outpatient teaching responsibilities. Work with culturally and ethnically diverse patients. Practice full‐spectrum family medicine (OB optional). Live, practice and teach in a city with world‐class recreational trails, salmon streams, moose, eagles, winter and summer recreation, arts and sports. Multi‐lingual skills a plus. The program is affiliated with Providence Alaska Medical Center, the state's most advanced tertiary center. Excellent compensation and benefits. For more information, contact: Jon Cheney, Providence physician recruiter

(907) 212‐7941 / Jon.Cheney@providence.org General Surgery Providence Alaska Medical Center is seeking a new General Surgeon to join a private practice in service to the community. This will be a new practice in Anchorage and Providence will assist new physicians in establishing contacts within the surgical community and in setting up the practice. Competitive salary and good benefits combine with unparalleled quality of life to make this a unique opportunity for a BE/BC General Surgeon with a spirit of adventure.

Internal Medicine/Family Medicine

Providence Physician Services Organization is seeking an excellent BE/BC Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician with Geriatrics training/experience to serve in our Senior Care Center. Geriatrics experience required; certification through ACP or ABFM preferred. Leadership/administrative experience also preferred.

(907) 212‐7941 / Jon.Cheney@providence.org Nephrology Providence Alaska Medical Center and an established, expanding kidney and diabetes practice are partnering to bring a new BE/BC Nephrologist to serve the community. Collegial practice environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and outstanding quality of life with excellent outdoor recreational opportunities and university access in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city.

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Pediatric Endocrinology Enjoy an endocrine‐focused practice in amazing Anchorage, Alaska! Providence Health & Services is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinologist to practice in conjunction with The Children's Hospital at Providence. Full‐ or part‐time available. Supportive work environment consisting of diabetic nurse practitioner, 2 CDEs, RN and nutritionist. Flexible practice arrangements available. Highly competitive compensation and complete benefits included. The Children's Hospital at Providence (TCHAP) is the only comprehensive Children's Hospital in Alaska, with 10‐bed PICU, 20‐bed med/surg unit, and a 44‐bed NICU (including private suites of family centered care). There are more than 2,000 Pediatric/PICU admissions per year, with 3,000 deliveries per year including high risk perinatology program. TCHAP is a Member of the National Association of Children's Hospital (NACHRI) and embraces best practice Family‐Centered Care Philosophy. Comprehensive subspecialty care includes centers of excellence in children's cancer, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, children with special needs, and genetics collaborative.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Providence Alaska Medical Center and an established private practice in Anchorage are partnering to bring a new Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to serve the community. Prefer residency‐trained in Emergency Medicine with a Peds EM Fellowship. Physician must be board certified in Emergency Medicine. Ideal candidate should enjoy seeing pediatric and adult patient populations, be a self‐starter with superior communication skills, and adept in developing interpersonal relationships with patients and professional staff. Previous PEDS EM experience preferred. The physician hired will be brought on as an associate in a two‐year partner track and as an independent contractor with a performance based fee‐for‐service, as well as an additional hourly compensation for administrative and program development time. The hospital wants to establish a new Pediatric ED. The current 32‐bed ED sees 17 percent pediatric patients out of a total of 70,000 patients annually, along with a five‐bed fast track with a volume of 14,000. Daily physician coverage is 60.5 hours. Specialized treatment rooms are also available in the ED for pediatrics, trauma, cardiac care and numerous other specialties.

(503) 216‐5457 / Rachelle.Daugherty@Providence.org Pediatric Gastroenterology Providence Health & Services is seeking a BE/BC Pediatric GI to join a busy practice at our dedicated children's hospital, The Children´s Hospital at Providence (TCHAP). Part of Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska's largest and most advanced hospital. Practice covers full range of Peds GI, so candidates must be comfortable with virtually all relevant procedures. As part of TCHAP, new physician will enjoy broad pediatric subspecialty support, including pediatric surgery, anesthesia and radiology, as well as endoscopy block time with anesthesia and excellent air ambulance services. Facilities include a 44‐bed Level III NICU, 10‐bed PICU and outpatient subspecialty clinics. Draws from population base of entire state of Alaska, some 670,000 people. Academic and clinical research available, as well as opportunities for consultative practice with other facilities in the area. Hospital‐employed position offers highly competitive compensation with cost‐of‐living adjustment, generous benefits. Private practice model also available. Open to J‐1 Visa candidates. Possible loan assistance.

(503) 216‐5457 / Rachelle.Daugherty@Providence.org Pediatric Nephrology Providence Health & Services and a private Nephrology practice are partnering to bring a new Pediatric Nephrologist to serve the community. New physician can choose to be employed by Providence (which operates Providence Alaska Medical Center and The Children’s Hospital at Providence), or join the private practice. Key features:  Flexible, could work part‐ or full‐time  Very little call  Friendly office environment  Practice does a lot of procedures; willing to certify on some of those if not certified  Could do some hospital work if desired; also critical care is an option if interested  Opportunity for community outreach as well  Competitive compensation and benefits package

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Pediatric Pulmonology Providence Health & Services is seeking an outstanding BE/BC pediatric pulmonologist to join a busy pulmonary practice at The Children's Hospital at Providence (TCHAP), our dedicated pediatric hospital at Providence Alaska Medical Center. TCHAP features a Level III nursery, 10‐bed PICU and 44‐bed NICU, statewide referral and virtually all pediatric sub‐ specialty representation. The right physician will be free to choose to operate in a private practice or to be employed by Providence Health & Services. Employed model offers competitive compensation with productivity bonus, full benefits and malpractice. For more information, contact: Rachelle Daugherty, Providence physician recruiter

(503) 216‐5457 / Rachelle.Daugherty@Providence.org Perinatology Providence Alaska Medical Center in Alaska's largest city is seeking a progressive Perinatologist to join our team. Prefer experience with hands‐on targeted and 3D and 4D ultrasound, amniocentesis, CVS, first‐trimester‐screening certified, cordocentesis, intrauterine procedures, and rescue cerclage. This practice manages high‐risk maternal transports from all over the state and is the maternal medical control for the Lifeguard Air Ambulance System. The practice has a busy delivery and inpatient service and teaches third year family practice residents in high‐risk obstetrics. There is extremely strong NICU support with 24‐hour in‐house Neonatologists, with availability of nitric oxide, pediatric surgery, pediatric cardiology, and high‐frequency ventilation services. Excellent compensation, with relocation assistance and income support agreement available. Practice will provide office space, staffing, billing, health care benefits, three weeks of vacation and one week of CME.

(503) 216‐5457 / Rachelle.Daugherty@Providence.org Psychiatry Providence Alaska Medical Center is looking for a Psychiatrist with an appreciation for teamwork and a robust sense of adventure. Join us in the most advanced hospital in the state, where you will join a collegial and collaborative care team and treat patients from all walks of life. Excellent compensation and generous benefits package, plus unparalleled quality of life in beautiful Anchorage.

Psychiatry – Child and Adolescent

Providence Alaska Medical Center and The Children's Hospital at Providence seek a BE/BC Child Psychiatrist to join our well‐established team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, therapists and social workers. This is an employed position with several practice options available. Preferred would be full‐time at outpatient clinic with consultation services. Other options may include some level (negotiable) of split time as hospital liaison and coverage for inpatient mental health unit (approximately 4‐5 weeks per year). Excellent compensation (salary plus production bonus) and benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement and more.

Psychiatry – Medical Director

Providence Health & Services in Alaska is recruiting for a Psychiatrist to lead and continue the growth of our Behavioral Medicine Group within the community and the state. Providence Behavioral Medicine Group provides outpatient care, inpatient and consultative services at Providence Alaska Medical Center, and works with Providence Breakthrough, treating chemical dependency. Our new medical director must be oriented toward growth and coordinated, high‐quality services. Must have experience supervising therapists and physicians, and full‐spectrum clinical experience. Familiarity with budgeting preferred. Excellent compensation and benefits package as part of the Providence Physician Services Organization.

(907) 212‐7941 / Jon.Cheney@providence.org Rheumatology Providence Alaska Medical Center is partnering with a private practice to bring a Rheumatologist to serve in breathtaking Anchorage. Position is set up for the right physician to walk in and be busy immediately. Predominantly outpatient, with little or no call. Benefits and relocation assistance are included. Excellent compensation package.

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SOUTHCENTRAL

FOUNDATION

A

CAREER,

AN

ADVENTURE,

A

LIFESTYLE

As a non‐profit healthcare organization, Southcentral Foundation serves Alaska Native/Native Americans in the

Anchorage service area. SCF is located on the campus of the Alaska Native Medical Center. We have a unique, client‐ centered model of care that combines traditional beliefs with contemporary clinical practices. Our practice is beckoning those with a sense of adventure in the middle of a vibrant, modern city!

We are currently seeking:

Family Practice Physician (No Call, OB Optional) – Patient panels of approximately 1100‐1200 – OB optional, pays more. A team consisting of your own full time RN Case Manager, Certified Medical Assistant and Administrative Support team to help collaborate with on patient care. PA’s, NP’s and nurses, cover for you when you are out of the office, and partner with you to coordinate patient care. Integrated into system: health educators, nutritionists, social workers, OB/GYN’s, Certified Nurse Midwives, Pediatricians, Internists, pharmacists, home health, Psychiatrists, behavioralists and many other medical specialties. Integrated model includes complementary health providers, easy access to specialists Paperwork, billing, and administrative hassles all taken care of by others. Your own remote villages to interact with via telemedicine and visit twice per year!

Pediatric Hospitalist – 8 FTE pediatric Hospitalist group. The Alaska Native Medical Center is the tertiary medical center for the Alaska Native Health System. We have a 19 bed inpatient pediatrics unit, 17 bed newborn nursery and a 12 bed level II NICU. Our Hospitalists attend high risk deliveries; provide a Pediatric sedation service for radiologic and other procedures. Telephone consultation for providers in outlying areas of Alaska regarding pediatric patients, consultation for surgical services and ER at Alaska Native Medical Center and quarterly pediatric specialty field clinics in rural Alaska make our practice exciting and different. There are Intermittent teaching opportunities with residents and students and many pediatric subspecialties are available in Anchorage, including neonatology, critical care, pulmonology, neurology, cardiology, surgery, anesthesiology, and ophthalmology. In addition, all surgical specialties (ENT, neurosurgery, general surgery, and orthopedics) at ANMC have extensive experience treating children. OB‐GYN – 12 FTE OB‐GYN group. SCF’s OB‐GYN practice is a collaborative practice with Certified Nurse Mid‐wives. Women’s Health Clinic Hours are Monday to Friday; 9‐5. Call is one twelve hour one day and one night, per week. CNM’s are first call – deliver 90% of general deliveries; OB’s are in‐house back up. OB call is in‐house 24/7 with one OB‐GYN and one CNM in‐house at all times. Approximately 25% of the practice is OB (11% C‐sections, 30% high risk); 75% is GYN. We average 1500 deliveries per year. 8‐10 patients on a full day. The Women’s Health Clinic currently employs 10 OB/GYN’s, 11 CNM’s, 10 RN Case Managers, LPN, Lab Tech, X‐ray tech and a Clinic Manager. The Alaska Native Medical Center has 160 beds, 5 L&D rooms, 12 post partum rooms and a level II nursery.

For more information, contact:

Larisa Corbett Phone: 888‐700‐6966 x1

Southcentral Foundation E‐mail: lcorbett@scf.cc

4501 Diplomacy Drive Website: www.southcentralfoundation.com

Anchorage, AK 99508 Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCFinsider

JUNEAU

ALASKA

VETERANS

AFFAIRS

HEALTHCARE

SYSTEM

(AVAHS)

PHYSICIAN

SALARY RANGE: 97,987.00 ‐ 195,000.00 USD per year SERIES & GRADE: VM‐0602‐00

Plus 19.03% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to base salary (non‐taxable). Grade and salary will be based on a

recommendation by a Physician Compensation Panel and approved by the AVAHS Director.

**Relocation Expenses may be authorized (i.e., en route travel, shipment of household goods, temporary quarters subsistence).

**A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive up to 50% of annual salary may be authorized with a two year service agreement (maximum

25% per year, 100% with a 4 year agreement).

POSITION INFORMATION: Full‐Time Family Friendly Work Schedule (Monday‐Friday). Permanent

JOB SUMMARY/MAJOR DUTIES:

Announcement does not cover all the duties/responsibilities of the position. Functions as an independent care provider who is highly skilled in the management of a patient’s primary care needs, patient‐centered and interdisciplinary in nature. Care is provided in VA outpatient clinic in Downtown Juneau, during weekday hours. No hospital, OB, or pediatric duties. Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city with the warmth and accessibility of a small town. Located in the heart of the Tongass National Forest and nestled at the base of towering mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, the community's rich culture and history is displayed throughout the town and in several local museums. Juneau has a very rich arts community, with active symphony, fine arts, dance, music, and theatre to offer. Juneau is an outdoor lover's paradise, with unparalleled opportunities for hiking, skiing, kayaking, biking, boating, fishing, and camping. Adventures for all ages and skill levels are found throughout the community. Whether it's the serenity of an

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alpine meadow or the thrill of witnessing a breaching whale, adventure runs wild in Juneau. Juneau is located in the largest temperate rainforest in North America. The rainforest does give Juneau its fair share of rain, however it also keeps the temperatures fairly mild with highs in the mid 30's in the winter, and high 60's in the summer. With great air and water quality, no traffic, no state income tax, a top‐notch university, rich history and native culture, amazing wildlife and natural surroundings, and so many activities to offer, Juneau is a wonderful place to live. KEY REQUIREMENTS:  U.S. Citizenship  Current Licensure as M.D. or D.O.  Board‐Certified or Board‐Eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine  Background and/or Security Investigation required  Must pass a pre‐employment physical, may be subject to random testing for illegal drug use

For more information, contact:

James Kirkland, B.A., M.P.A. Phone: (907) 257‐4996

Equal Employment Manager OR: (907) 865‐5720 (v)

Alaska VA Healthcare System

"Our strength is our diversity"

KODIAK

PROVIDENCE

KODIAK

ISLAND

MEDICAL

CENTER

Family Medicine Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is partnering with a local community health center to bring a BE/BC Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine physician to join our outstanding care team on amazing Kodiak Island. Can be part‐time or full‐time as physician prefers; full‐time covers the ER for one 24‐hour shift per week. ER volume: Average 4,400 visits/year, or 12/day. Generous compensation plus vacation and full benefits. Another option available is a full‐spectrum position that includes one part‐time 24‐hour ER shift and two 10‐hour family practice clinic shifts, with OB, in a federally qualified health center. The full‐spectrum position is eligible for National Health Service Corp loan repayment. This brand new, state‐of‐the‐art clinic has nine exam rooms and is located on the hospital campus with four Family Physicians and a great mission‐oriented team serving the uninsured. As the only hospital on Kodiak Island, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is truly a “critical access” hospital. The 25‐acute‐bed facility plays an indispensable role in the lives of nearly 14,000 residents in the city of Kodiak, the Coast Guard base and neighboring villages. With an MRI, 64‐slice CT and other cutting‐edge equipment, our physicians and a cadre of visiting specialists are able to provide advanced care right here in Kodiak. The hospital receives high marks from patients, physicians and employees alike.

SEWARD

PROVIDENCE

SEWARD

MEDICAL

AND

CARE

CENTER

Family Medicine Providence Seward Medical and Care Center has an immediate opening for a BE/BC Family Physician to join our exemplary care team in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Full time (although we are also recruiting for on‐ call positions). Join a collegial Family Medicine group providing comprehensive, rural, community‐oriented primary care. This is a full spectrum rural family practice including prenatal care, endoscopy, office surgeries, emergency medicine and GYN procedures. Excellent compensation/benefits package and good work‐life balance providing ample time to explore the amazing surroundings. Providence Seward Medical and Care Center is a 6‐bed critical access facility in this picturesque town on the edge of Resurrection Bay. Though Seward’s population is about half out‐of‐towners during the tourist season, every patient at Providence Seward is treated like family. Our terrific community health care team offers an array of services, including emergency, inpatient, physical therapy and on‐site lab and imaging.

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WASILLA

PROVIDENCE

MATANUSKA

HEALTH

CARE

Family Medicine Providence Matanuska Health Care is looking for an FP physician with a strong sense of adventure and a dedication to teamwork. OB required. Join us in the Matanuska Valley, a fertile farm region just 40 minutes from Anchorage that is surrounded by spectacular peaks and threaded by beautiful salmon streams. Practice presently includes seven other FPs, four pediatricians and one physician's assistant in an office setting in Wasilla, one of the fastest‐growing cities in the state. Position offers great salary plus production bonus and excellent benefits package from Providence Health & Services, which has been providing quality health services in Alaska for more than 100 years and also has a long and distinguished record in California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. We enjoy the support and resources of Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, the most comprehensive hospital in the state. Our team of caregivers and popular four‐day workweek allow our practitioners to get out of the office and into a wide variety of Alaskan adventures right in our backyard, from fishing and hiking to gardening (Matanuska Valley farmers grow some of the largest and tastiest vegetables anywhere), sightseeing, animal watching and berry picking. For big city entertainment and shopping, Anchorage, population 280,000, is just 40 miles down the road. For more information, please visit us online at www.providence.org/physicianopportunities.

(907) 212‐7941 / Jon.Cheney@providence.org