Family Physician

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Seward Community Health Center provided pay range This range is provided by Seward Community Health Center. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $243,000.00/yr - $264,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Sign-on bonus Direct message the job poster from Seward Community Health Center Human Resources & People Enthusiast | Clinical & Corporate Recruiter | Talent & Opportunity Champion | HR Consultant - State of Alaska Seward Community Health Center is seeking a Full-Time, Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) for our small community health center located in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Candidates with a background in rural family medicine, pediatrics, and women's health are encouraged to apply. We see patients of all ages (newborn to 100+). The salary range for this position starts at $243,000 to $264,000/annually + a $15,000 hiring bonus. Seward, Alaska is a small, picturesque town located 120 miles south of Anchorage and is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains in the center of Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing, and so much more. If you enjoy adventuring up mountains, between glaciers and in waters, or sightseeing, going on wildlife tours or bird watching, Seward is the place for you! Check out the following link for more information about living and working in Seward: About Seward Community Health Center: SCHC is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work. Benefits Summary: Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by employer Term life insurance paid by employer 3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan 100 hours of paid holidays annually 6 weeks of paid time off annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and manage chronic health problems. Conduct physical exams, sports physicals, and preventive medicine/wellness visits. Provide urgent/walk-in care and some possible emergency care. Carry out basic primary medical care procedures (e.g., casting and suturing). Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests. Assist in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow up care. Educate patients about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and preventive policies and procedures. Consult with and refer SCHC patients to specialists as needed. Collaborate with physicians bringing specialty clinics to SCHC. Maintain current written agreements with collaborative Physician Assistant clinicians. Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requested. Participate in provider and other staff meetings. Work with members of the SCHC Care Coordination Team to manage patients with chronic/complex illnesses. Exercise prescriptive authority as outlined in Alaska statutes. Document patient visits appropriately in electronic health record (EHR). Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements and obtain informed consent for all procedures. Keep current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or other training and assimilate this knowledge into clinical practice. Complete medical records, patient and support staff communications in a timely manner, per Medical Records Policy IM 602. Work with clinical staff to ensure timely result notification for lab and x-ray services per clinical Policy 402. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & License: Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. Board Certified or board eligible in applicable field (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine), or a minimum of three years of family practice. Current State of Alaska physician license. Maintain certifications and training necessary to meet SCHC credentialing policies. Experience: Three or more years’ experience in an outpatient health clinic setting. Experience in a community health center setting working with underserved populations preferred. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing quality improvement programs.

SKILLS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Quality Improvement/Mission Focused Excellent Clinical Quality of Care Computer and Tech Savvy Excellent Communicator, Leader, and Team Player Professional Development-focused Exceptional Problem Solver & Decision Maker Attention to Detail SCHC is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Seward Community Health Center by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Family Physician” roles. Emergency Medicine Physician Job with Provider Solutions + Development in Seward, AK Family Medicine Physician Job with Provider Solutions + Development in Seward, AK Operations Assistant (Kenai Fjords Tours) Activities Aide - Providence Seward Medical Center AVTEC Instructor: Industrial Electricity (PCN 07-4566) Physical Therapist - Seward Medical Center NO LOCALS ONLY Travel Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA in Seward, AK Seward, AK $1,201.00-$1,350.00 1 month ago Relief Marine Engineer - 2AE and 3AE - R/V Sikuliaq (Temporary) Activities Aide - Providence Seward Medical Center NO LOCALS ONLY Travel Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA in Seward, AK Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) - Seward We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seward Community Health Center