ALASKA - OBGYN Clinic Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Consider relocating to Alaska! Enjoy the midnight sun during summer, witness the northern lights in winter, and take advantage of the chance to enhance your career while expanding your practice.

Our organization is on the lookout for a skilled OB/GYN Physician to become part of our dedicated team at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic.

The Opportunity:

The OB/GYN clinic operates within Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, the sole community hospital serving the Interior Alaska region. We offer a comprehensive array of outpatient obstetric and gynecological services, which include prenatal care, routine gynecological examinations, contraception advice, menopause management, and assessments of common women's health issues. Our physicians cater to patients from Fairbanks and various nearby rural areas, providing a diverse clinical practice with significant continuity of care. Additionally, a committed group of OB hospitalists ensures 24/7 in-house coverage at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, offering extra support for labor and delivery as well as urgent cases.

The OB community in Fairbanks thrives on collaboration. Our physicians work closely with OB partners throughout the area, including private practices and the Alaska Native health system, meeting regularly to coordinate care and enhance obstetric services across the region. Providers in this role benefit from a supportive atmosphere with strong professional connections and a shared dedication to improving maternal healthcare for patients in Interior Alaska.

• Compensation: A base salary of $361,000 plus wRVU production bonuses, with average total earnings ranging from $407k to $480k. A sign-on bonus of $65k is also offered.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday outpatient clinic hours along with shared call responsibilities. Enjoy 280 hours of approved time off and 80 hours dedicated to CME.

• Team: Comprising 2 OB/GYN Clinic Physicians, RNs, and MAs.

About Our Organization:

We are a community-owned health system based in Fairbanks, Alaska, consisting of three facilities: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic, and Denali Center, a long-term care establishment. As the most advanced medical facility within hundreds of miles, we are deeply committed to addressing the healthcare needs of everyone who seeks our services.

We are proud to offer our providers:

• Professional independence and clinical flexibility.

• A strong emphasis on work-life balance, with leadership that genuinely values your time.

• A comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• An annual CME allowance of $5,000 along with 80 hours (2 weeks) of paid CME time.

• Reimbursement for licensure and credentialing, as well as covered malpractice insurance.

• The chance to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.

• 501(c)(3) non-profit status, making you eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

• 90 days of temporary housing for those relocating.

• 280 hours (7 weeks) of approved time off.

Submit your CV for confidential consideration.

Living in Fairbanks:

As Alaska's second-largest city, Fairbanks presents a unique combination of urban amenities, stunning landscapes, and ample open space, making it one of the most distinctive communities in the nation. With a rich history and diverse culture, Fairbanks proudly holds the title of the Golden Heart City, a name that truly resonates once you experience it for yourself.

• Second largest city in Alaska, with a population of 100,000 residents.

• Home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks and UAF Community & Technical College.

• A military community featuring Ft. Wainwright Army Post and Eielson Air Force Base.

• 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools, along with robust youth sports programs.

• No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer Activities:

Enjoy the midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, and various community festivals and events.

Winter Activities:

Experience the northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, and ice art.

Discover more about Fairbanks through this video.