Physician – Emergency Medicine | Starting Salary $368,794 + $75,000 Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Up to $20,000

The Staff Physician is committed to supporting the mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation: “Working together to achieve excellent health.” This role is an employee position working under the supervision of the Medical Director, who is in turn supervised by the Clinical Services Administrator.

Position Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a residency training program and board eligible or board certified (unless a specific exception is made) by the appropriate board of the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association.
• Alaska State License and DEA License required.
• Computer skills necessary to access computerized medical records.
• Skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of specialty.
• Ability to supervise medical students, residents, physician extenders, and Community Health Aide clinical practice.

Benefits Include

YKHC offers a strong benefits package, including:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• School loan repayment eligibility
• Tort Claims coverage
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Compensation Highlights

Starting Salary for three-year contract with Retention and Annual Performance Bonuses:

• Guaranteed Base Annual Salary: $250,848

Retention Bonus:

• Years 1 & 2 at 7%: $17,559.36
• Year 3 at 9.1%: $22,827.17

Annual Performance Bonus:

• $60,000 annually (paid out quarterly)

Sign-On Bonus:

• $75,000 for a three-year contract

Relocation Incentive:

• $15,000 for Single
• $20,000 for Family

Total starting salary listed for this opportunity: $368,794

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, commonly referred to as YKHC, is a Tribal Organization that administers a comprehensive healthcare delivery system for 58 rural communities in southwest Alaska.

Each of the communities in our service area is home to a federally-recognized Tribe, whose governing council has authorized YKHC to provide health services on behalf of the federal Indian Health Service (IHS).

YKHC’s healthcare delivery system includes community clinics, sub-regional clinics in five of the area’s larger communities, a regional hospital, dental and optometry services, behavioral health services, counseling and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, health promotion and disease prevention programs, and environmental health services.

The city of Bethel with approximately 6,000 inhabitants sits on the banks of the Kuskokwim river. As the hub of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Bethel serves as the center for transportation and culture. The 58 surrounding villages represent a predominantly Yupik Eskimo culture that still relies heavily on their hunter-gatherer traditions. The sprawling 19 million acre Yukon Delta National Wilderness refuge provides ample opportunity to enjoy nature’s beauty.