ER/Hospitalist Physician - Intermittent

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Wrangell (AK); On-site; USD 304,000 - 412,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SEARHC Wrangell is seeking a physician to provide full-scope emergency, inpatient, and rehab care in a true rural setting. You will work with a small team to deliver patient-centered care in a critical access facility on Wrangell Island.

Qualifying physicians are MD/DO with residency in Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Emergency Medicine; board-certified or eligible; Alaska licensure eligibility; and current BLS/CALS (or equivalents).

Qualifications

• MD or DO with residency in Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Emergency Medicine
• Board-certified or board-eligible
• Eligible for Alaska medical licensure
• BLS and CALS required (or equivalent: ACLS, PALS, ATLS, BLSO, ALSO, NRP)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality health care services including outpatient and emergency care
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and promote teamwork among providers
• Efficiently utilize the Meditech EHRS and telehealth tools

Job description

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 insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.Join the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Wrangell—a unique rural medicine opportunity offering a blend of emergency medicine and observational/hospitalist care. Wrangell Medical Center is a critical access hospital serving a tight-knit island community, where physicians practice broad-spectrum medicine with meaningful patient relationships and strong team collaboration.Why Choose SEARHC – Wrangell Medical Center?True rural, full-scope practice combining ED, inpatient, and rehab care with high clinical autonomy.Low patient volumes allowing for thoughtful, patient-centered care and meaningful clinical interactions.Flexible scheduling model with week-long rotations, allowing for travel and extended time off.Collaborative, team-based environment in a small, supportive clinical setting.Modern facility located in Southeast Alaska’s scenic island community.Compensation and Benefits:Guaranteed Hourly Rate: $260.00. SEARHC will pay for roundtrip airfare, lodging, and ground transportation.Call Compensation: $650 per call shift & $310 per hour for call-backRetirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.Schedule and Work-Life Balance:Schedule: A minimum of 7 shifts monthly.Day shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMEvening shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM including overnight call to 8am.Call structure: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM (not required to be onsite).Wrangell Medical Center:Critical Access Hospital with a 4-bed ED and 8-bed inpatient unit.Variable Patient volume:ED census: ~3 patients/dayInpatient census: ~1 patient/dayRehab census: ~3 patients/dayScope of care: Full-spectrum care including emergency, inpatient, and acute rehab patients across all agesTelehealth integration: Supports regional urgent care telehealth when not engaged in direct patient careClinical Resources & Support:Clinic & hospital infrastructure: 2 trauma bays, 2 flex ED rooms, 8 inpatient beds, and adjacent LTC/clinic servicesSupport staff: 3 RNs onsite per shift (ED/MS/LTC), on-call lab and imaging 24/7Imaging: X-ray and CT available 24/7; additional access to mammography, ultrasound, and DEXATechnology: Meditech EHRSpecialty access: Tele-stroke program and telemedicine consultations; additional services available at SEARHC regional facilitiesQualifications:MD or DO with completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Emergency MedicineBoard-certified or board-eligibleEligible for Alaska medical licensureBLS, CALS required. If no CALS, must have ACLS, PALS, ATLS, BLSO or ALSO, NRP.What Makes This Opportunity Unique?Practice independently with strong support—often as the sole provider, with access to regional consultation.Highly flexible scheduling allowing for travel-friendly rotations.Low volume, a high quality care model emphasizing patient relationships and provider satisfaction.Opportunity to serve Alaska Native and rural populations, making a meaningful impact in underserved communities.Located within the Tongass National Forest, offering unmatched natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle.What Our Physicians Say:“SEARHC shares in our vision of creating a medical practice that treats every patient with dignity and optimum care. We are eager to combine the strengths of our respective organizations and further enhance the services we can offer the Juneau community and greater southeast region. Our shared commitment to recruiting and retaining highly trained and compassionate medical professionals, while bringing increasingly advanced technologies and innovations to Juneau, helps us deliver on that vision.”- Catherine Peimann, M.D.Community and Lifestyle:Location: Wrangell Island is a community of approximately 1,800 residents with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Surrounded by world-class outdoor recreation, including fishing, hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing.Transportation: Accessible by daily commercial flights and ferry system.Working at SEARHC is more than a job—it’s the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding career and to learn more please reach out to Senior Provider Recruiter, Lyndse Clark: [e-mail] or [phone].Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Well versed in the principles and practices of primary careIs aware of standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles.Provide high-quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting.Provide clinical leadership, promotes teamwork and collaboration, provides clinical guidance as requested for midlevel providers, and resolves conflict.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.Communicating in an open, respectful, helpful, supportive, and collaborative manner with staff and patients.Required Certifications:If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!