What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Hospitalist position at Foundation Health Partners?
Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a pediatric hospitalist to join our team at a community hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. Wait…keep reading! We are a supportive, tight-knit group of pediatricians with a collaborative, “we’ve got your back” approach. We’re seeking the right fit to help care for the infants and children who need hospital services in our community.
Living in Fairbanks
As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.
Winter activities Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.
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.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a pediatric hospitalist to join our team at a community hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. Wait…keep reading! We are a supportive, tight-knit group of pediatricians with a collaborative, “we’ve got your back” approach. We’re seeking the right fit to help care for the infants and children who need hospital services 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
- 152 bed 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
- Professional autonomy and clinical work freedom.
- Strong commitment to work-life balance. Not just words, our leadership values your time.
- Comprehensive benefits package - 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc.
- $5,000 paid CME, licensure/credential reimbursement, and covered malpractice insurance.
- Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.
- 501(c)(3) non-profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- 90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers.
Living in Fairbanks
As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.
- Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
- College Town - University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
- Military Community - Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
- 17 Elementary Schools | 5 Middle Schools | 5 High Schools | robust youth sports programs
- No state income tax and no sales tax.
Winter activities Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.
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.
