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What they do
A Hospitalist is specialized in the medical care of inpatients in a hospital setting. Coordinates overall care of patients and acts as primary point of contact for family members. Works within a hospital or larger healthcare facility. May be involved in the teaching, research, and leadership related to hospital medicine.
$251,387 / year median in Alaska
+11% projected growth
Job Description
0.75 FTE Emergency Medicine Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Join the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Wrangell—a unique rural medicine opportunity offering a blend of emergency medicine and observational/hospitalist care. Wrangell Medical Center is a critical access hospital serving a tight-knit island community, where providers practice broad-spectrum medicine with meaningful patient relationships and strong team collaboration. Why Choose SEARHC & Wrangell Medical Center? True rural, full-scope practice combining ED, inpatient, and rehab care with high clinical autonomy. Low patient volumes allowing for thoughtful, patient-centered care and meaningful clinical interactions. Flexible scheduling model with week-long rotations, allowing for travel and extended time off. Collaborative, team-based environment in a small, supportive clinical setting. Modern facility located in Southeast Alaska's scenic island community.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range 0.5- 0.
FTE:
$99,360- $154,560 annual salary.
FTE:
Geographical differential stipend of $20,625, a $22,500 sign-on bonus, and $15,000 relocation stipend.Healthcare benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs).Life insurance and wellness:
Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident- Critical Illness
- Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
FTE:
$4,500 in pre-tax annual CME allowance.Retirement planning:
401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.Schedule and Work-Life Balance:
Schedule:
Flexible shift-based model with one-week blocks, covering days, and evenings.Shift Obligation:
0.5FTE:
9 shifts monthly & 0.75FTE:
14 shifts monthly Day shift: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Evening shift: 4:00 PM
- 12:00 AM Call structure: Night call from 12:00 AM
- 8:00 AM (not required to be onsite).
Call Back Rate:
$138 per hourCritical Access Hospital Facilities:
4-bed Emergency Department 8-bed inpatient unit 18-bed long-term care unit Level IV Trauma Center and Pediatric Emergency Ready facility Onsite imaging (CT, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, Dexa) and lab services Physical rehab services (PT, OT, SLP) and pharmacy support Average daily volumes: With Meditech EMR, Dragon, and DAX CoPilot ED census: ~3 patients Inpatient census: ~1 patient Rehab census: ~3 patientsSupport Staff:
1 MD/APP per shift covering ED and inpatient. 3 RNs per shift (ED, Med-Surg, LTC). Access to urgent and specialty care via telemedicine or transfer to SEARHC facilities.Qualifications:
At least 2 years of post-graduate provider experience in emergency room required. Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant degree and board certified. Alaska Medical License issued by the Alaska State Medical Board.Required certifications:
ACLS, ALSO, ATLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS.What Our Physicians Say:
"SEARHC shares in our vision of creating a medical practice that treats every patient with dignity and optimum care. We are eager to combine the strengths of our respective organizations and further enhance the services we can offer the Juneau community and greater southeast region. Our shared commitment to recruiting and retaining highly trained and compassionate medical professionals, while bringing increasingly advanced technologies and innovations to Juneau, helps us deliver on that vision."- Catherine Peimann, M.
Community and Lifestyle:
Location:
Wrangell Island is a community of approximately 1,800 residents with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Surrounded by world-class outdoor recreation, including fishing, hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing.Education:
Wrangell is served by a small, community-centered public school system with three schools (elementary, middle, and high school) educating roughly 260-270 students, offering small class sizes and strong access to individualized learning, extracurriculars, and early college credit opportunities.Transportation:
Accessible by daily commercial flights and ferry system. Working at SEARHC is more than a job—it's the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding career and to learn more please reach out toProvider Recruiter, Lyndse Clark:
LClark@searhc.org or (907)463-7531. Facility & Address Wrangell Medical Center 232 Wood Avenue Wrangell, AK 99929Links Landing Page Contact Information Lyndse Clark Provider Recruiter Email:
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- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings