Position Summary:  The Staff Physician shall be committed to contributing to the Mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, “Working together to achieve excellent health”.

Full spectrum, cradle to grave, family medicine services.  Care for acute and chronically ill adults, well and sick children and complete pregnancy care.  Patient panels range from 1500-2000 village and Bethel patients.

Outpatient continuity clinics – including prenatals, telephone consultations with health aides in villages.  Village visits 4-6 weeks per year (goal).  Supervise and mentor students and residents, mentor and act as consultants for NP’s and PA’s.  May do OB if trained & experienced, may do endoscopies, tubals, outpatient surgical procedures and C-sections if trained and experienced.  May be asked to be a collaborative physician for PA’s and opportunity to do extra inpatient/OB night shifts for extra pay.

• Must have completed an accredited medical school.
• Must have completed a residency training program and be board eligible or board certified (unless specific exception is made) by the appropriate board of the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association.
• Must have Alaska State License and DEA License.
• Must have computer skills needed to access computerized medical records.
• Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of their specialty.
• Ability to supervise medical students, residents, physician extenders and community Health Aide clinical practice.

Benefits Include:

• Travel and lodging arranged and paid
• Tort Claims coverage

For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: 1-800-478-8905.
YKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions.

Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org