Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO)

Seward Community Health Center•Seward, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seward Community Health Center (SCHC), a federally qualified health center and leading healthcare provider in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, is seeking a full-time primary care physician (MD or DO) for its community health center in Seward, Alaska. SCHC provides integrated, patient-centered primary care for patients of all ages, from newborns through adults over 100. Candidates with experience in rural family medicine, pediatrics, or women's health are encouraged to apply. The physician will provide acute, chronic, preventive, urgent, and walk-in care, with some possible emergency care, and collaborate with the SCHC care coordination team, other clinicians, and visiting specialists. The annual salary range is $230,000–$275,000, with a $20,000 hiring bonus. Seward is located 120 miles south of Anchorage and offers year-round outdoor activities, including skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, and boating.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certified or board eligible in an applicable field, such as Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
At least five years of experience as a physician; primary care experience preferred.
Current Alaska physician license or ability to obtain one by the start date.
Maintain certifications and training required to meet SCHC credentialing policies.
Demonstrated focus on quality improvement and the organization's mission.
Excellent clinical quality of care.
Computer and technology skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Focus on professional development, patient outcomes, and professionalism.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Background in rural family medicine, pediatrics, or women's health.
Primary care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and manage chronic health problems.
Conduct physical exams, sports physicals, and preventive medicine and wellness visits.
Provide urgent and walk-in care, and some possible emergency care.
Perform basic primary medical care procedures, such as casting and suturing.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
Help develop treatment plans and appropriate follow-up care.
Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive policies and procedures.
Consult with and refer SCHC patients to specialists as needed.
Collaborate with physicians bringing specialty clinics to SCHC.
Maintain current written agreements with collaborative Physician Assistant clinicians.
Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requested.
Participate in provider and other staff meetings.
Work with the SCHC Care Coordination Team to manage patients with chronic or complex illnesses.
Exercise prescriptive authority as outlined in Alaska statutes.
Document patient visits appropriately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA requirements and obtain informed consent for all procedures.
Keep current with professional knowledge and incorporate it into clinical practice.
Complete medical records and patient and support staff communications in a timely manner, per Medical Records Policy IM 602.
Work with clinical staff to ensure timely notification of laboratory and x-ray results per clinical Policy 402.
Perform other related duties as assigned.