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Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Arc Health, Pelican, AK, United States

Salary max: $150.00

Duration: Full Time


Position: Hospitalist MD/DO
Location: Juneau (Village Assignments Throughout Southeast Alaska)
Organization: Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Position Type: Locums / Flexible Contract

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Step into a truly unique hospitalist role where medicine meets adventure. Based in Juneau with assignments across remote Southeast Alaska villages, this position offers meaningful, hands-on care in underserved communities many accessible only by air or boat.

If you re adaptable, mission-driven, and comfortable practicing in low-resource settings, this is one of the most rewarding roles in the country.

Position Highlights
  • $150 $160/hour + $18/hour call
  • Housing, travel, and rental car provided
  • 8 12 patients per day
  • Serve 95% Alaska Native population in villages
  • Monday Friday clinic + shared call
  • Full medivac support (including Coast Guard)
  • Rotational village assignments (fly-in communities)
Practice Setting
  • Based in Juneau , the scenic capital of Alaska
  • Village travel via small aircraft to remote sites
  • EHR: Meditech (2025)
  • Communities primarily from:
    • Tlingit
    • Haida
    • Tsimshian
Clinical Scope
  • Inpatient & outpatient hospitalist care
  • Emergency room coverage (shared/optional)
  • Treat patients across all ages (newborn geriatric)
  • Procedures include:
    • Suturing
    • X-ray & EKG interpretation
    • Ultrasound
    • Fracture management
No major surgery, C-sections, or advanced anesthesia required

Support & Resources
  • RNs, MAs, CHAPs (Community Health Aides)
  • Case management support
  • Medivac and Coast Guard transport
  • Strong referral network
Closest Tertiary Center:
  • Alaska Native Medical Center ( 550 air miles)
About the Organization

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a non-profit tribal health system serving Southeast Alaska since 1975. The organization is deeply committed to:
  • Delivering culturally competent care
  • Partnering with Indigenous communities
  • Improving access in rural and remote regions
Responsibilities
  • Provide hospital-based and emergency care
  • Deliver comprehensive care across all age groups
  • Collaborate with village providers and specialists
  • Serve as a consultative liaison across remote sites
  • Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
  • MD or DO, Board Certified
  • Active (or eligible) Alaska medical license
  • Unrestricted DEA
  • Minimum 5 years experience preferred
Certifications:
  • BLS required
  • ACLS, PALS, ATLS (within 1 year for ER coverage)
Ideal Candidate
  • Comfortable in low-resource / remote settings
  • Open to solo coverage at times
  • Flexible and mission-driven
  • Able to commit to at least 4-week assignments
Live & Work in One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth

Juneau offers:
  • Whale watching, fishing, hiking, and glaciers
  • A vibrant yet close-knit community
  • Stunning views of mountains and ocean ყოველდღ
This is more than a job it s an experience.

About Arc Health

Arc Health is a mission-driven healthcare organization focused on bringing high-quality care to rural, underserved, and Tribal communities across the U.S. and globally.

Ready for Adventure Medicine?

If you're looking to combine purpose, flexibility, and unforgettable experiences apply today and bring your skills where they re needed most.