Hospitalist, OB Hospitalist

Job Description

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is seeking a Family Medicine with Obstetrics (OB) Hospitalist for a Per Diem opportunity in Kodiak, Alaska. This role is primarily focused on inpatient care, including comprehensive obstetric services, within a close-knit, mission-driven care team.

Kodiak offers a unique practice environment where physicians provide broad-spectrum inpatient care in a small, adventurous community surrounded by stunning natural beauty. You will collaborate closely with local primary care providers to ensure seamless inpatient management and care transitions.

• Inpatient care focused role, including adult medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics
• Strong emphasis on obstetric care, including surgical obstetric coverage (required)
• Per Diem schedule with 12-hour on-site shifts plus 12-hour on-call coverage
• Collaborative environment supporting continuity of care from admission through discharge
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including obstetrics
• Comfortable providing full-scope inpatient care, including OB and surgical obstetrics
• Physicians with Alaska experience or ties are encouraged to apply

Where Youll Work

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is the sole provider of acute and emergency care for Kodiak Island. Accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Level IV trauma center by the State of Alaska, this 25-bed critical-access hospital plays an indispensable role in the lives of 14,000 Kodiak residents, the Coast Guard base and neighboring villages. With a state-of-the-art MRI and 64-slice CT, this hospital receives high marks, and providers are able to offer advanced care.

Where Youll Live

Kodiak is famous for its fishing, huge Kodiak brown bears and lush mountains. The Kodiak Islanders also pride themselves on lesser-known highlights, such as excellent public and private schools, organized youth sports, several churches, museums and dozens of annual community events. The islands tight-knit population of 14,000 is rich in cultural diversity, including Alaska Natives, Asians, Hispanics and Pacific Islanders. Within minutes of the city, you can be beachcombing, hiking in a magnificent forest or salmon fishing in a pristine stream.

Who Youll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran