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Overview

We are seeking to find a pediatric hospitalist to join our group at our community hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Alaska? Wait... Keep reading! We are a fun group of pediatricians with an "I got your back" attitude wanting to find the right fit to help take care of the infants and children needing hospital care in our community.

• BC/BE in general pediatrics plus PALS/NRP needed
• Approximately 1100 deliveries/year with peds in attendance at high risk deliveries
• 24/7 in-house coverage divided amongst our team in 12/24 hours shifts with flexibility in scheduling

Hospital areas covered:

• Newborn Nursery, Level 2 NICU, High risk deliveries, Pediatrics, ED/Surgery consults, Stabilization of critically ill infants/children prior to transport

Attending Physician for intermittent rotating pediatric residents and medical students

Competitive pay with a generous signing bonus and yearly CME stipend.

MEDICAL COMMUNITY DETAILS:

Community owned hospital with catchment of approximately 100,000 people.

• 11 bed pediatrics unit
• 12 bed level 2 nursery
• 1100 deliveries per year

Pediatric subspecialists not in community, but assist by phone

• Closest PICU in Anchorage (1 hour away by plane)
• Seattle Children's Hospital--Alaska Track pediatric resident site

FAIRBANKS DETAILS:

Second largest city in Alaska, located in the interior surrounded by rivers, lakes, and easy access to wilderness adventure opportunity.

• Winter opportunities include: Northern lights viewing, skiing (downhill and cross-country), snow machining, hockey, and world-class hot springs.
• Summer highlights: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, rafting, endless outdoor activies. Broad range of youth sports including, swimming, soccer, baseball, football, martial arts, and many more.

Fairbanks offers a lot of diveristy as a University community with two large military instillations. We are family oriented with a broad range of cultural events as well.

WHO WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Kind, flexible, and able to multi-task.
• Team oriented, open to learning and teaching.
• Willing to help improve the quality of care we provide.
• Interested in being in a Northern-adventure-filled state with dedicated and fun pediatric partners.
• Desire to join a team of pediatricians striving to provide excellent patient care balanced with a strong work/life priority.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an approved school of medicine with licensure in state where he/she practices.

Board Eligible/Board Certified by appropriate certifying board. Current DEA number.

Must apply for and maintain Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges at appropriate facilities if required by Physician's employment agreement. Requires commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress, critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly, desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member and excellent interpersonal skills. Able to meet desired business outcomes while maintaining quality of care. Must be willing to update skills constantly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.