Description
Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Opportunity
Fairbanks, Alaska | $386,428 | No State Income or Sales Tax
Join a collaborative, tight-knit Pediatric Hospitalist team in Alaska's "Golden Heart City." We are seeking a full-time, permanent Pediatric Hospitalist physician dedicated to community-based care.
Position Requirements: Must relocate and reside locally. No block scheduling and no commuting options are available; candidates wishing to travel in for shifts will not be considered.
Practice Highlights
- Schedule: 5-7 scheduled 24-hour shifts per month. Flexible scheduling, but no block shifts.
- Coverage: Newborn Nursery, Level 2 NICU, high-risk deliveries (~1,100 total deliveries/year), Pediatrics floor, ED/Surgery consults, and transport stabilization.
- Teaching: Attending duties available for those with an interest in teaching rotating residents and medical students
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $386,428 base (1.0 FTE) + additional shift incentives.
- Signing Bonus: $65,000
- Relocation: Reimbursed based on receipts, with 90 days of temporary housing provided.
- Loan Forgiveness: 501(c)(3) non-profit status (PSLF eligible).
- Perks: $5,000 CME, license/credential reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits: Full health, dental, vision, and 401(k) package.
Live and Work in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks offers an unmatched combination of outdoor adventure and community living. Enjoy the midnight sun in the summer, the northern lights in the winter, and year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and kayaking. Home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a regional population of approximately 100,000, Fairbanks offers the amenities of a vibrant community while providing easy access to Alaska's incredible wilderness.
