Physician - Lead General Surgeon

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SEARHC in Southeast Alaska seeks a physician with an MD or DO and a completed surgical residency to lead and deliver comprehensive surgical care. The candidate will supervise surgical staff and collaborate across OR, ED, and clinic settings to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires Alaska licensure and board-eligible credentials with ATLS/ACLS as desirable prerequisites. Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination are essential in this multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with accredited general surgery or surgical specialty residency.
• Active Alaska Medical License.
• ATLS and ACLS certifications are desirable and may be mandatory depending on specialty/location.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care in OR, IP, OP, and ED; evaluations, clinical assessments, and treatment plans.
• Supervise surgical providers; annual evaluations; contribute to delegations/plans.
• Coordinate with the Surgical Services Executive Committee and MSO on policies, procedures and quality tools.
• Serve as consultative liaison to village health care providers and referral physicians throughout Southeast Alaska.
• Participate in medical staff functions, quality assurance reviews and meetings.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

MD or DO with accredited surgical residency

Job description

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
• vision benefits
• life insurance
• long and short-term disability

and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Provides surgical care services to patients in the OR, IP, OP, and ED areas. Care includes evaluations, clinical assessments, and development surgical treatment plans. Surgical services include the care of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Care is coordinated with other members of the health care team and supporting départements.

Ensures appropriate coverage of surgical service lines working with support staff on coverage and scheduling issues. Provides direct clinical and administrative supervision of the other surgical provider staff including annual evaluations. Ensure the delegations and/or completion of PA collaborative plans. Works with the OR Manager through the Surgical Services Executive Committee (SSEC) and other venues to develop policies, procedures, and protocols for the operating room and other care environments as appropriate. Provides leadership within a multidisciplinary model of operative care. Represents the surgery program in interactions with administration, other MEMC departments, and the primary care clinics.

Formal supervision of direct hire surgical providers including General surgery, Orthopedic surgery, and Designated surgical specialties. Coordinates with the Specialty Medical Director around the assessment and supervision of the surgical component of others specialty practices.

Prepares the agenda for the Surgery, Trauma, and Anesthesia (STA) meetings. Works with the Professional Practice Evaluation (PPE) Coordinator on the preparation of peer review cases. Coordinates with the Medical Staff Office (MSO) on OPPE/FPPE and other applicable activities. Ensures the policies and procedures around quality of care, order sets, and other clinical tools are developed, approved, and revised as necessary.

Participates in all medical staff functions as requested, to include quality assurance reviews and meetings. Abides by medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, and clinical services policies/procedures.

Serves as consultative liaison to village health care providers and referral physicians throughout Southeast Alaska.

Education,

M.D. or D.O. degree, along with satisfactory completion of an accredited surgical residency in general surgery or a surgical specialty.

Certification the nationally recognized accrediting board overseeing the provider’s surgical specialty.

Current and active Alaska Medical License issued by the Alaska State Medical Board.

ATLS and ACLS certification are desired and may be mandatory based on specialty and primary service location.

Knowledge of

Demonstrated knowledge of allopathic theories and therapies, human anatomy and physiology, and surgical practice and procedures.

Specialized knowledge applicable to emergency medicine including trauma management.

Performance improvement concepts and procedures.

Skills in

Clinical judgment skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate clinical decisions.

Surgical skills appropriate to area of training and practice

Oral and written communication skills.

Supervisory and leadership skills

Ability to

Work both independently and collaboratively

Required Certifications

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!