Pediatrics – Earn $396K Starting + $75K Sign-On in Scenic Southwest Alaska

I hope your week is going well. I’m reaching out because we’re partnering with the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) in Bethel, Alaska, on a rare Pediatrics opportunity that combines meaningful practice, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a direct impact in a culturally rich region.

Pediatric Physician – Bethel, Alaska
Starting Salary: $396,596*
Sign-On Bonus: $75,000
Relocation: $15,000 individual / $20,000 family
Employment: 3-year contract with retention and performance bonuses
Time Off: 4.5 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays

Position Highlights

• Provide acute, chronic, and well care for complex pediatric patients
• Work with a largely Yup’ik Alaska Native population with unique health needs
• Manage asthma, chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease, ADHD, seizure disorders, and more
• Stabilize and transport critical patients; occasional participation in medevac flights
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists during Bethel clinics and occasional village visits
• Support a team caring for 2,000+ pediatric patients across 58 rural communities

Benefit Highlights

• Comprehensive health coverage, life & disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tort Claims coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eligibility for federal and state loan repayment
• Access to an Employee Wellness Center

Adventure + Community

Bethel sits along the Kuskokwim River and serves as the hub of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. With a strong Yup’ik cultural presence, 58 surrounding villages, and access to one of the nation’s largest wildlife refuges, this is an opportunity for pediatric physicians who value mission-driven work, connection, and outdoor beauty.

Interested in Learning More?

If this role aligns with what you're looking for, I'd be happy to share additional details or set up a confidential conversation with the hiring team. Just reply back with a good time to connect.

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.