Internal Medicine Opening in Bethel, AK
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bethel, Alaska, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Internal Medicine openings: Bethel, AK**
Outpatient Clinics
*70K sign on bonus - 15K Relocation*
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Employed
- Mon-Fri
- No call, no weekends
- Opportunity to see a lot of unique cases, with minimal specialist support, working in a low resource environment.
- Physicians that thrive here see this as a chance to practice a full scope of Medicine as it is meant to be practiced.
- Patient visits scheduled for 30 minutes. Averaging 16 patients/day at the clinic in Bethel.
- The position will require working with health aids in 50+ rural villages in southwest Alaska, an area the size of Oregon! Four times a year, there is opportunity to travel into the villages to provide care.
- Comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.
- Health Group serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics.
- Five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in the service area are served by a 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.
- Ability to supervise medical students, residents, physician extenders and community Health Aide clinical practice (if desired)
*Compensation is excellent, and we offer federal health insurance, and a significant sign on/retention bonus program. We are also eligible for substantial state and federal loan repayment.*
**Benefits Include:**
- Generous PTO beginning at 4.5 weeks
- Ten paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- School loan repayment eligibility
- Tort Claims coverage
- Retirement plans
- Employee Wellness Center
- $70,000 Sign On comes with 3 year committment
**Location**
- In the southwestern corner of Alaska lies Bethel.
- The gateway to the Yukon Delta, Its a place rich with the charms of Alaska.
- Both modern and filled with frontier life, Bethel will take you beyond what you expect and redefine what you think of Alaska.
- Bethel is considered a hub to nearly 50 villages in our region.
- The villages in the southwest region of our state rely on Bethel, (Alaskas third-busiest cargo hub) to be a pass-through for many modern commodities including fuel, groceries, and any other supplies one would need.
- The area is not for everyone. Successful physicians in the area share an adventurous spirit, are willing to be flexible and creative, and work well as part of a team.