Physician - General Surgeon

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Retirement

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

The Surgeon at SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) provides broad general surgery services for inpatients and outpatients, including preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care. The role may assume Chief of Service responsibilities and requires leadership in complex cases across Southeast Alaska.

On-call duties are required and may involve travel to remote villages and Ethel Lund Medical Center in Juneau.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree and completed general surgery residency.
• Licensure by the Alaska State Medical Board.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Surgery.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and ATLS certifications.
• 3+ years of general surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general surgery services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Serve as surgical consultant for village providers and physicians across SE Alaska.
• Lead in medical staff activities and participate in quality assurance processes.
• On-call coverage is required; travel to remote villages and Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital.

Skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

MD/DO

General surgery residency

Alaska medical licensure

Board certification or eligibility (American Board of Surgery)

BLS/ACLS/PALS/ATLS

Job description

The Surgeon acts as surgical consultant for providers and patients throughout the consortium. Requires high level skill and decision making in the practice of general surgery, including what patients require surgery, the timing and types of operations to perform, and providing preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care. Support SEARHC in its mission by providing the highest quality surgical care to all SEARHC patients. This position may act in a leadership role as Chief of Service, as assigned. Position required care of patients covered by Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. 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 general surgery services to inpatients and outpatients at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital, to include evaluations, clinical analysis and recommendations regarding complex, diverse methods of therapy and treatment. Serves as surgical consultant for village health care providers and physicians throughout Southeast Alaska. Includes field visits to remote village locations and to the Ethel Lund Medical Center in Juneau. Provides general surgical coverage to the Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital emergency room. Serves in leadership positions as requested by the medical director. Participates in all medical staff functions as requested, to include quality assurance reviews and medical staff meetings, including the participation of peer review. Abides by medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, and clinical services policies/procedures. On call for this service is a requirement and is clearly associated with this type of professional modality. Due to the remote nature of our environment the expectation of call is a one in two coverage and in cooperation with the medical director and administration. Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

M.D. or D.O. degree. Successful completion of an accredited general surgery residency. Licensure by the Alaska State Medical Board. Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Surgery. BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS required

Experience Required

3 years or more of experience in general surgery is desired, but not required.

Knowledge of

Knowledge of general surgical practice and procedures Knowledge of allopathic medical theories and therapies Detailed knowledge of human anatomy and physiology

Skills in Surgical skills related to the entire range of general surgery practice, including endoscopy and colonoscopy.

Communication skills, both verbal and written. Surgical skills related to emergency practice, particularly advanced airway and trauma care. Ability to Work independently in caring for critically ill patients. Coordinate care through the entire operating room team. Communicate with patients and staff in an open, caring, and supportive fashion.

Required Certifications:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! We Want You to Join our Team Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy. Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants. At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve. We Embody our Values: Respect Cultural Identity Service Professionalism Compassion