Emergency Medicine Physician; ED​/Hospitalist

Location:

Wrangell, Alaska Position Type:
Full-Time (0.5-1.0 FTE options available)

Join the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Wrangell-a unique rural medicine opportunity offering a blend of emergency medicine and observational/hospitalist care. Wrangell Medical Center is a critical access hospital serving a tight-knit island community, where physicians practice broad-spectrum medicine with meaningful patient relationships and strong team collaboration.

• True rural, full-scope practice combining ED, inpatient, and rehab care with high clinical autonomy.
• Low patient volumes allowing for thoughtful, patient-centered care and meaningful clinical interactions.
• Flexible scheduling model with week-long rotations, allowing for travel and extended time off.
• Collaborative, team-based environment in a small, supportive clinical setting.
• Modern facility located in Southeast Alaska’s scenic island community.

• Competitive Salary: 1.0 FTE:____. Travel and lodging support is available for part-time provider.
• Financial
  
  Incentives:
  
  Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
• Healthcare benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs).
• Life insurance and wellness: Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident
  - Critical Illness
  - Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Professional development: 1.0 FTE: $6000 in pre-tax annual CME allowance.
• Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.

• Flexible FTE options: 0.5, 0.75, or 1.0. Ability to stack shifts for extended time off and travel flexibility.
• Schedule: Shift-based model with 1-week rotations covering days or nights.
• Day shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Evening shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM + overnight call
• Call structure: Night call from 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM (not required to be onsite).

Critical Access Hospital with a 4-bed ED and 8-bed inpatient unit

• ED census: ~3 patients/day
• Inpatient census: ~1 patient/day
• Rehab census: ~3 patients/day
• Scope of care: Full-spectrum care including emergency, inpatient, and acute rehab patients across all ages
• Telehealth integration: Supports regional urgent care telehealth when not engaged in direct patient care

• Clinic & hospital infrastructure: 2 trauma bays, 2 flex ED rooms, 8 inpatient beds, and adjacent LTC/clinic services
• Support staff: 3 RNs onsite per shift (ED/MS/LTC), on-call lab and imaging 24/7
• Imaging: X-ray and CT available 24/7; additional access to mammography, ultrasound, and DEXA
• Technology: Meditech EHR
• Specialty access: Tele-stroke program and telemedicine consultations; additional services available at SEARHC regional facilities

• MD or DO with completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Emergency Medicine
• Board-certified or board-eligible
• Eligible for Alaska medical licensure
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS (or EM board certification); NRP and ALSO encouraged

• Practice independently with strong support-often as the sole provider, with access to regional consultation.
• Highly flexible scheduling allowing for travel-friendly rotations.
• Low volume, a high quality care model emphasizing patient relationships and provider satisfaction.
• Opportunity to serve Alaska Native and rural populations, making a meaningful impact in underserved communities.
• Located within the Tongass National Forest, offering unmatched natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle.

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