Orthopedic Surgery - Total Joints | Alaska

Orthopedic Surgeon Job Opportunity – Soldotna, Alaska

Position Highlights

• Full-time Orthopedic Surgery opportunity
• Mix of clinic, operative, and call responsibilities
• Modern facilities with strong surgical and clinical support
• Predictable schedule and reasonable call rotation
• Hospital Employed Position joining 100 plus established physicians
• Replacing existing practice where physician earned $1.4 million last year
• Stability: Some of the highest reimbursements in the country with physicians earning in the top 5% nationally
• Retention Rate: Higher than any other state in the United States over a 25 year spam of recruiting experience

Work Schedule

• Clinic Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Clinic Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Average Patient Volume: 12–15 patients per day
• Call Schedule: 1:4 General Orthopedic Surgery call

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package
• Productivity and experience-based compensation structure
  (Compensation details available upon request)

Benefits Package

• $25,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid upon execution of final contract)
• $25,000 Relocation Assistance (paid upon execution of final contract)
• Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible; not designated as an underserved area)
• CME Allowance: $5,000 per calendar year
• CME Time Off: 5 paid days annually
• Licensure, Dues & Subscriptions: Paid by CPGH
• Insurance Benefits:
  • Health Insurance: Moda Health Insurance Plan
  • Dental & Vision Insurance: Delta Dental
  • Life & AD&D Insurance (per CPGH plan)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance (per CPGH plan)
• Retirement Plans: 403(b) and 457 plans
• Paid Time Off:
  • 25 days PTO (vacation)
  • Sick leave with IAP plan to supplement
  • 7 paid holidays

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for Alaska medical licensure
• Broad orthopedic skill set preferred
• Strong commitment to patient-centered, team-based care

Community Highlights

• Located on the Kenai Peninsula, known for breathtaking natural beauty
• Access to world-class fishing, hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation
• Safe, family-friendly community with excellent schools
• Lower congestion and cost of living compared to many urban markets
• Ideal for surgeons seeking adventure, balance, and long-term practice stability
• Affordable Cost of Living: Housing and Consumer Goods historically 30% less than Anchorage and parts of Alaska not on the road system
• Accessibility: Local Airport with direct flights to Anchorage less than 30 minutes; short breathtaking drive less than 2 hours; Direct flights from Anchorage to all Major Hubs
• Climate and Daylight Myths: Central Alaska not nearly as frigid as Northern Alaska and has similar amounts of daylight as Pacific Northwest and Northeastern United States in the Winter
• Tourism Capital of Alaska: Home to one of the top fisheries in the entire world; Abundant Wildlife photography; Home to World Class downhill skiing where Olympians train