Per Diem General Surgeon - Rural Alaska GI Focus

PeaceHealth; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 185,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a General Surgeon - Per Diem to join our team in Ketchikan, Alaska. This rural island community offers a close-knit environment and a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive surgical care.

The ideal candidate is board-certified with a General Surgery Residency and at least 5 years of post-training experience, with an interest in GI‑heavy practice. A small wound care component is expected, with support from an RN on staff.

Qualifications

• Board-certified MD/DO who has completed a General Surgery Residency.
• Minimum 5 years of post-training experience due to solo and rural nature of the role.
• Interest in a GI-heavy practice is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with creative patient solutions on a small island community.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgery coverage for ED and inpatients; perform needed surgeries.
• Work in a facility with 3 ORs and GI/Urology visiting specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with RN/LPN staff and use Epic EHR for patient care documentation.
• Accept a call schedule of roughly 1:3 with 24/7 availability for emergencies.

Education

Board Certified MD/DO with General Surgery Residency

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a General Surgeon - Per Diem to join our team in Ketchikan, Alaska. This rural island community offers a close-knit environment and a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive surgical care.

The ideal candidate is board-certified with a General Surgery Residency and at least 5 years of post-training experience, with an interest in GI‑heavy practice. A small wound care component is expected, with support from an RN on staff.