Hospitalist

Ketchikan, Alaska is a friendly, family-oriented community in scenic Southeast Alaska, just an hour and a half flight from Seattle. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, cultural art aficionados or for those seeking a small-town, leisure lifestyle. Enjoy the idyllic scenery, abundant wildlife, and great opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating. Entrance to the famed Inside passage, a network of waterways, Ketchikan is on an island accessible by jet or ferry. Excellent schools, and a strong local economy, the Ketchikan community boasts an incredibly rich, native culture. The southern tip of the panhandle calls itself the Salmon Capital of the World.

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified MD/DO
• Willing to work a block schedule of 7 on/7 off, rotating between days & nights

Practice Highlights

• Hospitalist team consists of 3 full time, 3 part time and per diem pool
• 25 bed critical access hospital with 4 bed ICU
• Average daily census of 8-12
• Dedicated call room
• EPIC EMR System

Department/Location Specific Notes:

• Certification in BLS, ACLS, or PALs required as a condition of employment within 30 days of hire.

• Guaranteed first-year salary (based on 1.0 FTE): $362,555.44/yr.
• Employment bonus/Relocation Assistance/Education Loan Reimbursement
• Robust Clinician Wellbeing Program
• CME: up to $3,800 per calendar year for CME and/or professional dues/fees (based on 1.0 FTE; prorated for lower FTE)
• Comprehensive Benefit package including Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life/Wellness/Retirement

Contact: Skyler Brown, Physician & Clinician Recruiter /

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of Southeast Alaska since 1923 with Ketchikan Medical Center, a 25-bed critical-access hospital offering comprehensive trauma care, outpatient and home health services, and a 29-bed long-term care facility. Primary and specialty medical care is provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group—Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island. Our Trauma IV emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.