General Surgeon

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 320,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Support

Visa Support

Job summary

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center in Kodiak, Alaska seeks a full-time board-certified/board-eligible General Surgeon to join a compassionate, rural care team. The position offers a sign-on bonus and relocation support, with J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

Experienced physicians who can obtain an Alaska medical license are encouraged to apply; a $5,000 annual CME stipend is provided to support ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon.
• Ability to obtain Alaska medical license.
• Experience in rural medicine preferred.

Skills

Board-certified/board-eligible

Job description

Seeking a full-time board-eligible/board-certified General Surgeon who is interested in living and working 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 Island.

• Full-time position
• Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Support offered with this position
• Can offer J1 and H1B Visa Support
• Experienced physician with ability to obtain an Alaska medical license required
• $5,000 annually for CMEs
• 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 renowned for its fishing, massive Kodiak brown bears and lush mountains. Residents also take pride in excellent public and private schools, organized youth sports, churches, museums and numerous community events. The island’s diverse community includes Alaska Natives, Asians, Hispanics and Pacific Islanders. Minutes from the city, you can enjoy beachcombing, hiking in a magnificent forest or salmon fishing in a pristine stream.

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