Rural Acute Care Medical Director

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Wrangell (AK); On-site; USD 194,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

CME allowance

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium seeks a Medical Director of Acute Care to lead clinical operations at Wrangell Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Southeast Alaska. The role blends clinical practice with leadership to shape patient care, safety, and provider engagement in a small rural community.

The position requires MD/DO, five years in leadership, and board-eligibility in EM/IM/FM. Alaska license or eligibility is needed; ACLS/ATLS/PALS are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of leadership experience within a hospital or health system.
• MD or DO from an accredited program; board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine.
• Alaska medical license or ability to obtain one.
• Current certifications: ACLS, ALSO, ATLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital-based physicians and APPs.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and provider evaluations.
• Ensure accreditation standards (DNV, HRSA) and clinical quality measures.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance metrics.
• Serve as liaison between medical staff and SEARHC leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Quality improvement

Education

MD or DO

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium seeks a Medical Director of Acute Care to lead clinical operations at Wrangell Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Southeast Alaska. The role blends clinical practice with leadership to shape patient care, safety, and provider engagement in a small rural community.

The position requires MD/DO, five years in leadership, and board-eligibility in EM/IM/FM. Alaska license or eligibility is needed; ACLS/ATLS/PALS are required.