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Overview

We are seeking to find a pediatric hospitalist to join our group at our community hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. Alaska? Wait... Keep reading! We are a fun group of pediatricians with an "I got your back" attitude wanting to find the right fit to help take care of the infants and children needing hospital care in our community.

BC/BE in general pediatrics plus PALS/NRP needed

Approximately 1100 deliveries/year with peds in attendance at high risk deliveries

24/7 in-house coverage divided amongst our team in 12/24 hours shifts with flexibility in scheduling

Hospital areas covered: Newborn Nursery, Level 2 NICU, High risk deliveries, Pediatrics, ED/Surgery consults, Stabilization of critically ill infants/children prior to transport

Attending Physician for intermittent rotating pediatric residents and medical students

Competitive pay with a generous signing bonus and yearly CME stipend.

MEDICAL COMMUNITY DETAILS:

Community owned hospital with catchment of approximately 100,000 people

(How big is FMH)

11 bed pediatrics unit

12 bed level 2 nursery

1100 deliveries per year

Pediatric subspecialists not in community, but assist by phone

Closest PICU in Anchorage (1 hour away by plane)

Seattle Children's Hospital--Alaska Track pediatric resident site

FAIRBANKS DETAILS:

Second largest city in Alaska located in interior surrounded by rivers, lakes, and easy access to wilderness adventure opportunity

Winter: Northern lights, ski, snow machine, hockey

Summer: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing,

University community, family oriented, cultural events

WHO WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

Kind, flexible, and able to multi-task

Team oriented

Open to learning and teaching

Willing to help improve the quality of care we provide

Interested in being in a northern-adventure-filled state with dedicated and fun pediatric partners.

Wanting to join these pediatricians in striving to provide excellent patient care balanced with seeking individual life goals for personal well-being.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides and leads medical care, including medical care teams, to manage assigned patient population, maintains timely and appropriate documentation of such care, and actively participates in medical staff duties. Participates in utilization management and care management processes to ensure high quality, cost effective delivery of services. Meets production standards. Partners with administration and staff to support strategic and operational plans. Works collaboratively toward needed improvements. Shares night, weekend, and/or holiday call duties as stated in the Employment Agreement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an approved school of medicine with licensure in state where he/she practices.

Board Eligible/Board Certified by appropriate certifying board. Current DEA number.

Must apply for and maintain Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges at appropriate facilities if required by Physician's employment agreement. Requires commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress, critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly, desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member and excellent interpersonal skills. Able to meet desired business outcomes while maintaining quality of care. Must be willing to update skills constantly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.