What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Family Medicine Physician position at Providence?
Seeking a full-time, board-certified Family Medicine physician for a faculty position in an innovative 12-12-12 combined MD/DO residency program. This program was developed for future family physicians interested in serving rural communities in Alaska and is the only program based entirely out of the state. It offers unique learning opportunities such as involvement in Summer and Winter Wilderness Medicine, Transcultural & Community Medicine, and participation in the Alaska Addiction Medicine Fellowship as well as the Alaska Psychology Internship Consortium. As a part of the faculty, you will be in an advisory role to 36 residents while also taking part in clinical duties such as direct patient care, prenatal care supervision, inpatient care, and more. Join a great faculty team and work alongside motivated residents in the beautiful and welcoming city of Anchorage, located in the heart of Alaska's scenic grandeur.
- Full-time Faculty position working directly with Family Medicine residents
- Mix of faculty responsibilities, outpatient clinical work as well as optional inpatient care
- Unique opportunities to get involved with Summer and Winter Wilderness Medicine, Transcultural & Community Medicine, the Alaska Addiction Medicine Fellowship and the Alaska Psychology Internship Consortium
- 5-year awarded HRSA Grant - Primary Care Training and Enhancement - Residency Training in Mental and Behavioral Health
- AKFMR has Osteopathic Recognition
- Prior teaching/precepting experience preferred; recent graduates will also be considered
- Ideal candidate has a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and community teaching sites
- Strong background or interest in academic Primary Care preferred
- Full-spectrum Family Medicine preferred, however not required
- Experience/interest in conducting and publishing research - a plus
- D.O. candidates with an interest in OMT - a plus
Where You’ll Work
With 401 beds, more than 1,100 nurses and more than 800 doctors, Providence Alaska Medical Center is the largest and most comprehensive hospital in the state and the only one with a dedicated Children’s Hospital. A nationally recognized Level II trauma center, this hospital features heart and cancer centers, Alaska’s largest emergency department with LifeMed Alaska air ambulance transport, full diagnostic, rehabilitation and surgical services, and inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse recovery services for adults and children.
Where You’ll Live
Anchorage is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within city limits are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing, a ski resort, golf courses, major dogsled race starts, and several peaks of the hugely popular Chugach Mountains. With shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center, Anchorage blends city living with the wilderness of the great outdoors.
Who You’ll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID Number: 28064
