General Pediatrician

Ascension St Vincent; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME stipend

264 hours Paid Time Off

401k with company matching

Tail malpractice insurance

Job summary

Providence Medical Group - Alaska in Anchorage is seeking a General Pediatrician to provide comprehensive primary care for infants to young adults in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities include well-child exams, immunizations, and coordinating care with subspecialists to promote healthy development and prevention. Alaska licensure, DEA, and BLS/PALS are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatrics.
• Alaska medical licensure eligibility.
• DEA certification and BLS/PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care from birth through adolescence.
• Perform well-child examinations and developmental screenings.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions.
• Administer immunizations and counseling on preventive care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Educate families on health promotion, nutrition, and safety.

Skills

Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatrics

Alaska medical licensure eligibility

DEA certification

BLS/PALS certification

Strong communication and interpersonal

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Providence is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered General Pediatrician to join the team in Anchorage, Alaska. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This physician will play a vital role in promoting healthy growth and development, preventive care, and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence

• Perform well-child examinations and developmental screenings

• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions

• Administer and counsel patients and families regarding immunizations and preventive care

• Collaborate with specialists, care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and community resources to ensure high-quality patient care

• Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition, and safety

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), Epic

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings

• Support organizational goals related to patient experience, quality, and access

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics

• Eligible for medical licensure in Alaska

• Current DEA certification and BLS/PALS certification (or ability to obtain)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient general pediatrics

• Experience working in a team-based care environment

• Interest in quality improvement, population health, and preventive care

• Experience caring for diverse and underserved populations

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and collegial medical staff

• Dedicated interdisciplinary care team to include CMAs, RNs, PharmD, pharmacy technician and social work

• Close collaboration with pediatric subspecialists on-site

• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and families

• Commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care

• Access to outdoor recreation and a high quality of life in Alaska

Position Highlights

• $5,000 and 80 hours towards CME

• 264 hours annually of Paid Time Off

• $25,000 for relocation support

• 401k with company matching

• Malpractice Insurance (includes Tail)

Where You'll Work

Providence Medical Group - Alaska is a multi-specialty group with 70 physicians and advanced-practice clinicians serving greater Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. With this strong network of primary and specialty care, Providence Medical Group - Alaska is focused on serving its community and being the best place in the state to practice medicine and receive care.

Where You'll Live

Anchorage is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within city limits are 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. With shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center, Anchorage blends city living with the wilderness of the great outdoors.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran