Pediatric Hospitalist

Overview

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career and join a great team.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a pediatric hospitalist to join our team at a community hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. Wait…keep reading! We are a supportive, tight-knit group of pediatricians with a collaborative, “we’ve got your back” approach. We are seeking the right fit to help care for infants and children needing hospital services in our community.

• BC/BE in general pediatrics plus PALS/NRP needed
• Approximately 1100 deliveries/year with peds in attendance at high-risk deliveries
• 24/7 in-house coverage divided amongst our 7-person team in 12/24 hours shifts with flexibility in scheduling
• Full time is 6-7 scheduled 24hr shifts/month (additional shifts/compensation possible)
• Average pediatric hospitalist census 8-12 patients per day
• Ample/flexible days off to help to explore life outside of work
• Hospital areas covered: Newborn Nursery, Level 2 NICU, High-risk deliveries, Pediatrics, ED/Surgery consults, Stabilization of patients prior to transport
• Attending Physician for intermittent rotating pediatric residents/medical students
• Opportunities for medical staff involvement and leadership growth
• Competitive salary and benefits with 1.0 FTE at $386,428 per year

Medical Community Details:

• 152 bed community owned hospital with catchment of approximately 100,000 people
• Dedicated inpatient pediatric unit and level 2 nursery
• Pediatric subspecialists available with reliable assist by phone
• PICU in Anchorage (1 hour away by plane)
• Seattle Children’s Hospital—Alaska Track pediatric resident site

FHP is proud to offer its providers:

• Professional autonomy and clinical work freedom.
• Strong commitment to work-life balance. Not just words, our leadership values your time.
• Comprehensive benefits package - 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc.
• $5,000 paid CME, licensure/credential reimbursement, and covered malpractice insurance.
• Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.
• 501(c)(3) non-profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• 90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers.

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.

Located in central Alaska with approximately 100,000 residents in the surrounding areas. College Town – University of Alaska, Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College. Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base. 15 Elementary, 4 Middle, and 4 High Schools. Year-round robust youth sports programs.

An easily accessible airport is less than 10 minutes from the hospital. No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community-wide festivals, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.

Check out this video about Fairbanks: Explore the Golden Heart of Alaska | Explore Fairbanks, Alaska

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an approved school of medicine with licensure in state where he/she practices.

Board Eligible/Board Certified by appropriate certifying board. Current DEA number.

Must apply for and maintain Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges at appropriate facilities if required by Physician’s employment agreement. Requires commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress, critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly, desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member and excellent interpersonal skills. Able to meet desired business outcomes while maintaining quality of care. Must be willing to routinely update skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.