Reported by 39 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
39 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
The position is for an Emergency Medicine Physician practicing in a rural critical access hospital in Wrangell, Alaska with flexible FTE options, shift-based schedule including overnight call (not onsite), low patient volumes, and comprehensive benefits including a sign-on bonus and CME allowance. The physician will provide full-spectrum emergency, inpatient, and rehab care in a supportive, low-volume environment with strong regional consultation and a small patient population.
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Location: Wrangell, Alaska Position Type: Full-Time (0.5-1.0 FTE options available) Join the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Wrangell-a unique rural medicine opportunity offering a blend of emergency medicine and observational/hospitalist care. Wrangell Medical Center is a critical access hospital serving a tight-knit island community, where physicians practice broad-spectrum medicine with meaningful patient relationships and strong team collaboration. Why Choose SEARHC - Wrangell Medical Center? True rural, full-scope practice combining ED, inpatient, and rehab care with high clinical autonomy. Low patient volumes allowing for thoughtful, patient-centered care and meaningful clinical interactions. Flexible scheduling model with week-long rotations, allowing for travel and extended time off. Collaborative, team-based environment in a small, supportive clinical setting. Modern facility located in Southeast Alaska’s scenic island community. Compensation and Benefits Competitive Salary: 1.0 FTE:____. Travel and lodging support is available for part-time provider. Financial Incentives: Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available Healthcare benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs). Life insurance and wellness: Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident - Critical Illness - Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Professional development: 1.0 FTE: $6000 in pre-tax annual CME allowance. Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans. Schedule and Work-Life Balance Flexible FTE options: 0.5, 0.75, or 1.0. Ability to stack shifts for extended time off and travel flexibility. Schedule: Shift-based model with 1-week rotations covering days or nights. Day shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Evening shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM + overnight call Call structure: Night call from 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM (not required to be onsite). Practice Details Wrangell Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital with a 4-bed ED and 8-bed inpatient unit Patient volume ED census: ~3 patients/day Inpatient census: ~1 patient/day Rehab census: ~3 patients/day Scope of care: Full-spectrum care including emergency, inpatient, and acute rehab patients across all ages Telehealth integration: Supports regional urgent care telehealth when not engaged in direct patient care Clinical Resources & Support Clinic & hospital infrastructure: 2 trauma bays, 2 flex ED rooms, 8 inpatient beds, and adjacent LTC/clinic services Support staff: 3 RNs onsite per shift (ED/MS/LTC), on-call lab and imaging 24/7 Imaging: X-ray and CT available 24/7; additional access to mammography, ultrasound, and DEXA Technology: Meditech EHR Specialty access: Tele-stroke program and telemedicine consultations; additional services available at SEARHC regional facilities Qualifications MD or DO with completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Emergency Medicine Board-certified or board-eligible Eligible for Alaska medical licensure Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS (or EM board certification); NRP and ALSO encouraged What Makes This Opportunity Unique? Practice independently with strong support-often as the sole provider, with access to regional consultation. Highly flexible scheduling allowing for travel-friendly rotations. Low volume, a high quality care model emphasizing patient relationships and provider satisfaction. Opportunity to serve Alaska Native and rural populations, making a meaningful impact in underserved communities. Located within the Tongass National Forest, offering unmatched natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle. What Our Doctors Say “SEARHC shares in our vision of creating a medical practice that treats every patient with dignity and optimum care. We are eager to combine the strengths of our respective organizations and further enhance the services we can offer the Juneau community and greater southeast region. Our shared commitment to recruiting and retaining highly trained and compassionate medical professionals, while bringing increasingly advanced technologies and innovations to Juneau, helps us deliver on that vision.” Catherine Peimann, M.D. Community and Lifestyle Location: Wrangell Island is a community of approximately 1,800 residents with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Surrounded by world-class outdoor recreation, including fishing, hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing. Education: Wrangell is served by a small, community-centered public school system with three schools (elementary, middle, and high school) educating roughly 260-270 students, offering small class sizes and strong access to individualized learning, extracurriculars, and early college credit opportunities. Transportation: Accessible by daily commercial flights and ferry system