What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Surgeon - Per Diem position at PeaceHealth?
Ideal Candidate
· Board Certified/Eligible Orthopedic MD/DO
· Background/interest in Total Joint Arthroplasty (knee, hip, shoulder)
· At least one-year post-training experience preferred
· Interest in a unique, rural practice in beautiful Southeast Alaska
Practice Highlights
· Ketchikan’s unique setting lends itself to a variety of cases; all ages (mostly adult)
· Good OR capabilities where extensive procedures can be done
· 2 trained Casting Techs
· Team of 2 surgeons and 1 PA with strong RN support
· 1:1 MA support
· Schedule consists of 2 clinic days and 2 OR days
· Collaboration between OR and clinic is solid
· Epic EHR
Department/Location Specific Notes:
· Certification in BLS, ACLS, or PALs required as a condition of employment within 30 days of hire.
Ketchikan, Alaska is a friendly, family-oriented community in scenic Southeast Alaska, just an hour and a half flight from Seattle. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, cultural art aficionados or for those seeking a small-town, leisure lifestyle. Enjoy the idyllic scenery, abundant wildlife, and great opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating. Entrance to the famed Inside passage, a network of waterways, Ketchikan is on an island accessible by jet or ferry. Excellent schools, and a strong local economy, the Ketchikan community boasts an incredibly rich, native culture. The southern tip of the panhandle calls itself the Salmon Capital of the World.
Compensation & Benefits
· Hourly Relief/Per Diem Rate: $380.23/hr
· Medical malpractice coverage and tail coverage
· Airfare, lodging, transportation are covered
Contact: Manjit Kaur, Physician & Clinician Recruiter / mkaur@peacehealth.org
PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of Southeast Alaska since 1923 with Ketchikan Medical Center, a 25-bed critical-access hospital offering comprehensive trauma care, outpatient and home health services, and a 29-bed long-term care facility. Primary and specialty medical care is provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group—Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island. Our Trauma IV emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staffed by physicians who are independent contractors employed by National Emergency Services (NES).
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Salary : $380
