Position: Hospitalist MD/DO
Location: Juneau (Village Assignments Throughout Southeast Alaska)
Organization: Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Position Type: Locums / Flexible Contract
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Step into a truly unique hospitalist role where medicine meets adventure. Based in Juneau with assignments across remote Southeast Alaska villages, this position offers meaningful, hands-on care in underserved communities many accessible only by air or boat.
If you re adaptable, mission-driven, and comfortable practicing in low-resource settings, this is one of the most rewarding roles in the country.
Position Highlights
- $150 $160/hour + $18/hour call
- ️ Housing, travel, and rental car provided
- 8 12 patients per day
- Serve 95% Alaska Native population in villages
- Monday Friday clinic + shared call
- Full medivac support (including Coast Guard)
- Rotational village assignments (fly-in communities)
Practice Setting
- Based in Juneau , the scenic capital of Alaska
- Village travel via small aircraft to remote sites
- EHR: Meditech (2025)
- Communities primarily from:
Clinical Scope
- Inpatient & outpatient hospitalist care
- Emergency room coverage (shared/optional)
- Treat patients across all ages (newborn geriatric)
- Procedures include:
- Suturing
- X-ray & EKG interpretation
- Ultrasound
- Fracture management
No major surgery, C-sections, or advanced anesthesia required
Support & Resources
- RNs, MAs, CHAPs (Community Health Aides)
- Case management support
- Medivac and Coast Guard transport
- Strong referral network
Closest Tertiary Center:
- Alaska Native Medical Center ( 550 air miles)
About the Organization
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a non-profit tribal health system serving Southeast Alaska since 1975. The organization is deeply committed to:
- Delivering culturally competent care
- Partnering with Indigenous communities
- Improving access in rural and remote regions
Responsibilities
- Provide hospital-based and emergency care
- Deliver comprehensive care across all age groups
- Collaborate with village providers and specialists
- Serve as a consultative liaison across remote sites
- Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
- MD or DO, Board Certified
- Active (or eligible) Alaska medical license
- Unrestricted DEA
- Minimum 5 years experience preferred
Certifications:
- BLS required
- ACLS, PALS, ATLS (within 1 year for ER coverage)
Ideal Candidate
- Comfortable in low-resource / remote settings
- Open to solo coverage at times
- Flexible and mission-driven
- Able to commit to at least 4-week assignments
Live & Work in One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth
Juneau offers:
- Whale watching, fishing, hiking, and glaciers
- A vibrant yet close-knit community
- Stunning views of mountains and ocean ყოველდღ
This is more than a job it s an experience.
About Arc Health
Arc Health is a mission-driven healthcare organization focused on bringing high-quality care to rural, underserved, and Tribal communities across the U.S. and globally.
Ready for Adventure Medicine?
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