The Physician provides comprehensive family medicine services, including diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, and coordination of care for patients of all ages, focusing on frontier and low-resourced settings. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate documentation, serving as a collaborator or primary physician for advanced practice providers, and actively participating in quality initiatives and meetings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a State of Alaska Medical License (MD or DO), be Board-certified in Family Medicine, and maintain active DEA registration and SEARHC medical staff privileges. A minimum of two years of experience as a practicing provider is required, along with certifications such as ACLS, PALS, CALS or ATLS, ALSO or BLSO, and NRP.
postgraduate degreeTeamworkQuality AssuranceDocumentationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingDiagnosisConsultationCoordination Of CareConflict ResolutionReferralsHealth MaintenanceTreatmentMinor ProceduresPreventative CarePrenatal CarePatient Care Relationships
Job description
Provides comprehensive family medicine services within the scope of training and experience to people of all ages and genders with a focus on frontier and low-resourced settings, serving as a collaborator for advanced practice providers in the consortium.
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 Provides comprehensive primary care including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referrals, preventative care, prenatal care and health maintenance to patients.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services is accordance with SEARHC policy.
Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills.
Builds long-term patient care relationships.
Consults specialists as needed (i.e., AristaMD, ANMC providers, etc.).
Provides medical services at facilities within the SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHC’s compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Services.
Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs.
Actively participates in provider meetings, clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions.
Serve as the primary collaborating physician or alternate for Physician Assistants serving in consortium by fulfilling state requirements Serve as the Physician of record/sponsoring physician for CHA/Ps and their standing orders.
Regular travel amongst Village Clinic sites Duties as delegated by the Village Lead Clinician Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required State of Alaska Medical License as an MD or DO Board-certified in Family Medicine Maintains active, unrestricted DEA registration.
Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges ACLS PALS CALS or ATLS ALSO or BLSO NRP Able to be privileged in moderate sedation and POCUS Experience Required Two years of experience as a practicing provider Additional clinical experience or training prior to practice as a licensed provider may be considered by the Medical Director of Primary Care Clinics to meet this minimum experience requirement.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Dental
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Vision Benefits
Retirement
Knowledge of Primary health care practices and principles Emergency care and protocols where appropriate including medical evacuations Common disease processes and pharmacology Standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles Skills in Effective communication skills and ability to interact with staff and patients Operating essential basic medical equipment Making proper assessments based upon history, exam, lab, x-ray, and other data Incorporating health promotion and health prevention activities into patient care Educating patients and family members about diagnoses, treatment plan alternatives, risks, options, and medications Providing high-quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting Ability to Promote teamwork and collaboration.
Resolve conflict.
Efficiently utilize electronic medical record and other clinically-required technology.
Carefully listen to patients and family members.
Clearly express ideas through oral and written communication.
Efficiently analyze complex situations and solve problems.
Effectively implement clinical program strategies.
Work Environment: Half-time, M-F 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
