Board eligible/certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Medicine/Pediatrics
Experience in Emergency Medicine
Responsibilities
Provide primary medical diagnosis and treatment in the emergency department
Conduct village field clinics and provide radio call coverage
Provide emergency and trauma coverage including medevac escort
Maintain clinical records for patients
Participate in on-call duties, including weekends and holidays
Attend clinical and administrative meetings
Supervise advanced practice providers as needed
Benefits
Housing provided
Opportunity to work in a unique Alaskan environment
Clinical support and supervision for advanced practice providers
Engagement in a community-focused healthcare setting
Full Job Description
ER Physician Job Code: 2026:OTZ-119 Location: Kotzebue, Alaska Program: Medical Staff FT/PT Status: Full Time Job Responsibilities:
8/23
Title: Physician Range: TBD
Program: Medical Staff Status: Exempt-Professional
Housing Priority: 1 Covered: Yes
POSITION SUMMARY
Licensed physicians provide clinical care for patients living in the Northwest Arctic Borough and Pt. Hope, Alaska. When necessary, subspecialty consultation is usually obtained from specialists in Anchorage and/or Fairbanks.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide primary medical diagnosis and treatment for patients at Maniilaq Health Center Emergency Department.
Conduct village field clinics and provide radio call coverage.
Provide emergency/trauma coverage including medevac escort when necessary.
Maintain patients' clinical records.
Share ER on-call duties, as well as weekend and holiday duties with other physicians.
Attend to committee assignments and any clinical or administrative meetings necessary for Health Center function.
Provide clinical support/supervision for advanced practice providers when necessary
Specific duties and responsibilities are also delineated in employment agreements and privileging approvals through the Medical Staff and Board.
Job Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
M.D. or D.O., from accredited medical school. Unrestricted Physician License (Commissioned Corps-any state including Puerto Rico).
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Medicine/Pediatrics and with ER experience
Credentials and privileges approved by Maniilaq Medical Staff and Board of Directors.
