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Leave behind traditional lower 48 practice and come gain a large, dedicated multidisciplinary medical staff who feel privileged to live in and care for a native Alaskan community rich in tradition and culture. Share the excitement and challenges of providing care to 27,000 people in 48 villages scattered throughout a region similar in size to the state of Oregon. Help Village Health Aides, subregional clinic midlevels, and aeromedical teams extend health care to remote communities.

The Community A Vast Wilderness Experience

Within just a few minutes from the city of Bethel, you can experience a solitude that you will not find in very many locations in the US. Nature abounds, fishing and hunting is plentiful, and if you wish to leave your house on a dog sled, just step out of your front door and GO!

Eligibility for Loan Repayment up to $20,000.00 per Year through the IHS and up to $25,000 per year through the NHSC

This region is designated an underserved region and the Indian Health Services (IHS) and National Health Service Corp (NHSC) has loan repayment programs available. Loan repayment is not guaranteed with offer of employment, as all employees must apply directly through the organization.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation is market competitive. Benefits are excellent with extremely low co-pays for full health insurance. A single person pays just $13 bi-weekly, a family $39 bi-weekly. The retirement plan is outstanding with a matching program in addition to a generous contributions to your retirement. We have a signing and retention bonus listed under the compensation section. A very competitive relocation package offered.

Full-time employee Benefits include:

" PTO (paid time off) of 4.5 weeks per year for the 1st three years, 5.5 weeks for the next three years and 7.5 weeks after 6 years of continuous employment.

" $5,000.00 and 10 days are available for CME/CE.

" Tort Claims (no tail) malpractice coverage

" 10 Holidays per year

" You manage the Care

General Clinical Practice Description

Full spectrum, hospital based regional health care system with 50 beds, Level IV Trauma Center; routine and surgical OB; family practice, pediatric and specialty clinics, as well as dental, optometry, physical therapy providers. Regional medical care is supported by full spectrum lab services, 24-hour teleradiology, telemedicine, specialty consultations and medevac services.

Family Medicine Practice Description

Full spectrum, cradle to grave, family medicine services

Care for acute and chronically ill adults, well and sick children and complete pregnancy care

Patient panels range from 1500-2000 village and Bethel patients

No call

Opportunity to work additional hours in ER or as hospitalist.

" Outpatient continuity clinics including prenatals

" Telephone consultations with health aides in villages

" Village visits 2-4 weeks per year (goal)

" Supervise and mentor students and residents

" Mentor and act as consultants for NPs and PAs

" May do OB if trained & experienced

" May do endoscopies, tubals, outpatient surgical procedures and C-sections if trained and experienced

" May be asked to be a collaborative physician for PAs

FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES: SALARY INFORMATION

Salary: $161,489 - $201,861

Requirements

ABMS BE/BC; US Residency Trained; Must be Board Certified within two years of Residency Training

Our facility administers a comprehensive health care delivery system for 50 rural communities in southwest Alaska. The system includes community clinics, sub- regional clinics, a regional hospital, dental services, behavioral health services including substance abuse counseling and treatment, health promotion and disease prevention programs, and environmental health services.

Our facility is a Tribal Organization authorized by each the 58 federally recognized Tribal councils its service area to negotiate with the Federal Indian Health Service to provide health care services under Title III of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975.

Accepts J1s: Yes