Experienced CAH Medical Director/HOSP Needed in Beautiful Wrangell, AK

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC):

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

The WMC Acute Care Medical Director is responsible for the quality and safety of the care of patients at the Wrangel Medical Center Hospital, Long Term Care and Trauma accreditation status of WMC. They focus on both patient quality and safety as well as provider engagement, wellness and safety. Position functions include, but not limited to the following:

• SEARHC is looking for an experienced and proven leader who is also comfortable with inpatient rounding/procedures as well as cover the emergency department (hours worked as HOSP = .75 FTE), plus an additional 40 hrs p/m for protected administrative time (this is the additional .25 FTE)
• 8-bed CAH with a census of 0-4, plus urgent/emergent/same day patients = 5-7 patients per 24 hours
• Direct supervision of other doctors and APPs
• Collaborate with CNO, pharmacy, RNs, EMS, behavioral health, and administration to help ensure open communication and a teamwork environment
•  Hospitalist/Emergency Room rotation is as follows:
  • Week 1 hours - 8am - 4pm (rounding and covering ER)
  • Week 2 hours - 4pm - 12am (rounding and covering ER, then on call from home)
•  We have visiting specialty support that comes in weekly, biweekly, or monthly depending on the need and specialty
• Inhouse Tele-Stroke Program, complex lab, CT, US, Rehab, Dietitian, and a Swing Bed Program

Wrangell, AK is a tightknit town of approximately 2,000 inhabitants where you are more than a face, but a truly valued member of the community. Authenticity defines Wrangell with its pristine Alaskan landscape and community of genuine, hardworking people. In town, immerse yourself in local Tlingit culture and history at Totem Park, the Cultural Center, and at the historic Petroglyph Beach. Just minutes out of the town center, you’ll find secluded trails where you can relish in the lush groves of old growth temperate rainforest in the Tongass National Forest. Ample opportunities for adventure await just a short boat ride away: the Anan Bear Observatory offers once-in-a-lifetime views of wildlife as a gathering ground for fishing eagles and bears. The Stikine River is a popular weekend getaway spot for locals looking to spend some quality time in nature. A landscape of untamed Alaskan wilderness awaits you in Wrangell, a community ready to welcome newcomers with open arms. 

• Excellent leadership, organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Human resources management concepts.
• Quality improvement.
•  DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and CMS accreditation standards, EMTALA, and HIPAA, HRSA
• Health care risk management principles.
• Medical ethics and medical malpractice principles.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to develop, engage, challenge and mentor others.

• Skilled in sound principles of interactive planning, participatory management, and influence management.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills (including active listening); excellent presentation and facilitation skills; and has a direct and open style.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and ISO 9001 accreditation for Quality Management Systems.