Internal Medicine Physician

SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short‑term disability, and more.

As one of the largest Native‑run healthcare organizations in the United States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.

$269,259 - $299,177 based on years of experience, with additional productivity bonus based on wRVUs, and quality incentives.

Sign‑On Bonus and relocation assistance.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs).

Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident - Critical Illness – Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

$6,000 pre‑tax annual CME allowance.

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with telemedicine included and four hours of administrative time with no call requirement.

33 days (264 hours) annually, including holidays, and 10 days of CME.

16 exam spaces with one procedure room. One medical assistant per physician, primary care nurse case manager, nurse triage, diabetic nurse educator, and nutritionist. Ancillary services include CT, Ultrasound, X‑ray, pharmacy, laboratory services, and MRI.

Up to 18 patients per day in clinic. EMR and tools include Meditech, Dragon Dictation, and DAX AI assisted documentation.

Treadmill tests, Arthrocentesis, colposcopy, IND, Nexplanon, biopsies, toenail removal, joint injections, and OMT welcomed.

Occasional long‑term care and home visits.

Optional involvement in rural outreach or consultative support.

Potential for hospital‑based support or consults as needed.

Close collaboration with onsite and visiting specialists (e.g., surgery, orthopedics, ENT).

MD or DO with completion of accredited Internal Medicine residency.

Board‑certified or board‑eligible.

Active Alaska license or ability to obtain.

BLS required and ACLS encouraged.

New graduates welcome.

“SEARHC shares in our vision of creating a medical practice that treats every patient with dignity and optimum care. We are eager to combine the strengths of our respective organizations and further enhance the services we can offer the Juneau community and greater southeast region. Our shared commitment to recruiting and retaining highly trained and compassionate medical professionals, while bringing increasingly advanced technologies and innovations to Juneau, helps us deliver on that vision.”

- Catherine Peimann, M.D.

Experience the unmatched beauty and lifestyle of Sitka, Alaska—where oceanfront living, abundant outdoor recreation, and a close‑knit community come together to create a truly unique and rewarding place to live and practice.

Alaska has no state income or sales tax — residents keep more of their paycheck compared to most other states.

Sitka offers a highly regarded school system with small class…