Family Medicine Physician

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits including health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A non-profit health organization in Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Family Practice Physician to deliver comprehensive care to diverse patients. This role includes primary care responsibilities, maintaining patient documentation, and participating in quality initiatives. Candidates must hold a valid State of Alaska Medical License, be Board Eligible or Certified in Family Medicine, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. The organization emphasizes employee development and offers generous benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must hold State of Alaska Medical License as an MD or DO.
• Should be Board Eligible or Certified in Family Medicine.
• Maintains active DEA registration and SEARHC privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient services.
• Participates in quality patient care initiatives.

Skills

Strong listening and communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Clinical leadership

Problem-solving

Education

State of Alaska Medical License as an MD or DO

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine

BLS certification

Job description

The Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive family medicine services within the scope of training and experience to people of all ages and genders. Medical care provided is consistent with SEARHC policy and procedure, Medical Staff Bylaws, and nationally recognized medical standards of care.

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.

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

• Provides comprehensive primary care including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referral, preventive care, prenatal care, and health maintenance to a dedicated panel of patients.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with SEARHC policy.
• Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills that build long term patient care relationships.
• Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs.
• Actively participates in provider and clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions.
• At times the Physician may be directed to provide services outside of the clinic to meet the patient’s needs, e.g., local longterm care center, Pioneer Home, patient’s home, and local schools.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• State of Alaska Medical License as an MD or DO.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine. If Board Eligible, at the time of hire, must be Board Certified within 3 years of start date.
• Maintains active unrestricted DEA registration.
• Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges.
• BLS required.

Knowledge of

• Well versed in the principles and practices of primary care.
• Is aware of standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles.

Skills In

• Communicating in an open, respectful, helpful, supportive, and collaborative manner with staff and patients.

Ability to

• 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.