Family Medicine Physician

Join SEARHC in Haines, Alaska

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.

Join SEARHC in Haines, Alaskaa tight-knit, mission-driven community where providers deliver full-spectrum primary care while building meaningful, lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. This is a rare opportunity to practice with true clinical autonomy, supported by a collaborative team, all while enjoying an outdoor lifestyle and the unique connectivity of one of Southeast Alaska's most accessible communities.

Why Choose SEARHC?

• As one of the largest Native-run healthcare organizations in the United States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.
• The new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April 2026 and in 2021 we opened the Wrangell Medical Center. With plans to build a third critical-access hospital in Haines. In addition to the dozens of established outpatient and traveling clinics throughout the region.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation salary: $288,764 - $318,071 based on years of experience, with quality incentives.
• Financial incentives: $30,000 Geographic Differential Stipend, $35,000 Sign-On Bonus and $25,000 Relocation Assistance with a three-year commitment.
• Healthcare benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs).
• Life insurance and wellness: Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident - Critical Illness Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Professional development: $6000 pre-tax annual CME allowance.
• Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, including Roth and 457b plans.

Schedule and Work-Life Balance:

• Workweek: MondayFriday schedule, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM with telemedicine included.
• Call Schedule: Includes rotating 24-hour shifts during the week and weekends. Future opportunity to reduce call burden with nocturnist coverage.
• Generous Time Off: 33 days (264 hours) annually, including holidays, and an additional 10 days (80 hours) of CME.

Practice Details:

• Clinic facilities: 8 exam rooms and 1 treatment room. One medical assistant or registered nurse per physician, primary care nurse case manager, nurse triage, and radiology technician. Ancillary services include Mammogram, X?ray, and onsite laboratory services.
• Patient Volume: 12-17 patients per day in clinic, plus 4 hours of administrative time weekly. EMR and tools include Meditech, Dragon Dictation, and DAX AI assisted documentation.
• Procedure opportunities: Routine primary care, skin/endometrial biopsies, joint injections, casting, IUDs, Nexplanon, and suturing.

Additional Care Opportunities:

• Possible rotation at the Klukwan Health Center, 20 miles outside of Haines.
• Occasional long-term care and home visits.
• Optional involvement in rural outreach or consultative support.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with active/unrestricted Alaska medical license or ability to obtain license.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine.
• Unrestricted DEA.
• Required: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS.

Community and Lifestyle:

• Location: Haines, Alaska, unmatched outdoor recreation year?round: hiking, kayaking, fishing, skiing, and wildlife viewing. With a strong sense of community with a small-town feel and a safe, supportive, family friendly environment with a cool, coastal-influenced climate with more seasonal swings than most Southeast Alaska communities.
• Affordability: Alaska has no state income tax residents keep more of their paycheck compared to most other states.
• Education: Offering a small, high-quality school system with excellent teacher access, strong academics, and a close-knit community that's ideal for raising a family.
• Transportation: Haines offers a unique transportation advantage compared to many Southeast Alaska communities, with access by air, ferry, and road via the Haines Highway connecting through Canada to the Alaska and Lower 48 road systems. This added connectivity makes travel and relocation more flexible while still maintaining the remote, small-community lifestyle.
• Culture: Affluent cultural amenities and numerous community events featuring arts, music, festivals, and a rich Indigenous heritage.

Working at SEARHC is more than a jobit's the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding career.