Acute Care Surgeon Opening in Juneau, AK
Updated 11/03/25
Juneau, Alaska, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Acute Care Medical Director Opportunity in Southeast Alaska
Position: Acute Care Medical Director
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Setting: Hospital-Based Leadership
Opportunity Highlights:
Oversee clinical direction of acute care services across the consortium
Lead inpatient medical staff, including physicians and midlevel providers
Drive clinical quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
Develop and implement strategic alignments to enhance patient care
Serve as the primary liaison between inpatient medical staff and senior leadership
Responsibilities:
Ensure high-quality inpatient medical care at SEARHC hospitals
Lead provider recruitment, hiring, credentialing, and scheduling
Identify and implement strategies to improve patient flow and reduce inefficiencies
Oversee medical staff performance evaluations, peer reviews, and compliance
Support accreditation efforts and ensure regulatory compliance (DNV, HRSA)
Collaborate with leadership to enhance provider engagement and development
Provide clinical oversight of case management, infection control, and risk management
Monitor resource utilization and support fiscally responsible standards
Participate in hospital leadership teams to align medical staff with strategic goals
Conduct direct clinical care as needed to maintain workflow insight
Requirements:
Education: MD or DO with an active U.S. medical license (Alaska license preferred)
Experience:
- 5+ years of leadership experience in a hospital/health system
- Proven ability to drive quality improvement and evidence-based practices
Certifications:
- BLS, ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association)
Skills & Abilities:
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Expertise in quality improvement, risk management, and accreditation standards
Ability to mentor, engage, and develop medical staff
Excellent communication and strategic planning skills
Ability to manage complex healthcare operations and drive performance improvements
Additional Details:
Travel: Up to 30% travel to our serviced communities by jet, small aircraft, or ferry
Benefits: Comprehensive package including retirement, PTO, parental leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
Leadership Impact: Opportunity to shape acute care services and provider engagement
This is a high-impact leadership role for a physician executive dedicated to advancing hospital care and provider collaboration across Southeast Alaska.
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