General Pediatrician

Providence is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered General Pediatrician to join the team in Anchorage, Alaska. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This physician will play a vital role in promoting healthy growth and development, preventive care, and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence
• Perform well-child examinations and developmental screenings
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions
• Administer and counsel patients and families regarding immunizations and preventive care
• Collaborate with specialists, care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and community resources to ensure high-quality patient care
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition, and safety
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), Epic
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings
• Support organizational goals related to patient experience, quality, and access

Qualifications:

Required:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Eligible for medical licensure in Alaska
• Current DEA certification and BLS/PALS certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Experience in outpatient general pediatrics
• Experience working in a team-based care environment
• Interest in quality improvement, population health, and preventive care
• Experience caring for diverse and underserved populations

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and collegial medical staff
• Dedicated interdisciplinary care team to include CMAs, RNs, PharmD, pharmacy technician and social work
• Close collaboration with pediatric subspecialists on-site
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and families
• Commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care
• Access to outdoor recreation and a high quality of life in Alaska

Position Highlights:

• $5,000 and 80 hours towards CME
• 264 hours annually of Paid Time Off
• $25,000 for relocation support
• 401k with company matching
• Malpractice Insurance (includes Tail)

Where You’ll Work

Providence Medical Group - Alaska is a multi-specialty group with 70 physicians and advanced-practice clinicians serving greater Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. With this strong network of primary and specialty care, Providence Medical Group - Alaska is focused on serving its community and being the best place in the state to practice medicine and receive care.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 31589