Relief Physician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska seeks a Relief Physician to provide primary medical care for patients in the Northwest Arctic Borough. Licensed MD/DO with board eligibility/certification is required; unrestricted license across the U.S. is noted in the job spec.

Responsibilities include outpatient/inpatient care, emergency coverage, and on-call duties. This exempt‑professional role offers clinical autonomy, collaboration with specialists when needed, and potential housing priority as

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. from accredited medical school.
• Unrestricted Physician License (Commissioned Corps-any state including Puerto Rico).
• Board Eligible/Board Certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical diagnosis and treatment for outpatients and inpatients.
• Conduct village field clinics and provide radio call coverage.
• Provide emergency/trauma coverage including medevac escort when necessary.
• Maintain patients' clinical records.
• Share ER on-call duties, as well as weekend and holiday duties with other physicians.
• Attend to committee assignments and any clinical or administrative meetings necessary for Health Center function.
• Provide clinical support/supervision for advanced practice providers when necessary.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Emergency care

Medical decision making

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Unrestricted MD/DO license

Board eligible/board certified

Job description

Maniilaq Association isa P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer

Relief Physician

Job Code:

2026:OTZ-120

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Medical Staff

FT/PT Status:

Relief

Job Responsibilities:

Maniilaq Association

8/23

Title: Physician Range: TBD

Program: Medical Staff Status: Exempt-Professional

Housing Priority: 1 Covered: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Licensed physicians provide clinical care for patients living in the Northwest Arctic Borough and Pt. Hope, Alaska. When necessary, subspecialty consultation is usually obtained from specialists in Anchorage and/or Fairbanks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide primary medical diagnosis and treatment for outpatients and inpatients at Maniilaq Health Center.

Conduct village field clinics and provide radio call coverage.

Provide emergency/trauma coverage including medevac escort when necessary.

Maintain patients' clinical records.

Share ER on-call duties, as well as weekend and holiday duties with other physicians.

Attend to committee assignments and any clinical or administrative meetings necessary for Health Center function.

Provide clinical support/supervision for advanced practice providers when necessary

Specific duties and responsibilities are also delineated in employment agreements and privileging approvals through the Medical Staff and Board.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

M.D. or D.O., from accredited medical school. Unrestricted Physician License (Commissioned Corps-any state including Puerto Rico).

Board Eligible/Board Certified.

Credentials and privileges approved by Maniilaq Medical Staff and Board of Directors.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.