About this opportunity
Ascension St Vincent lists this General Pediatrician opportunity in anchorage, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Providence is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered General Pediatrician to join the team in Anchorage, Alaska. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This physician will play a vital role in promoting healthy growth and development, preventive care, and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence
Perform well-child examinations and developmental screenings
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions
Administer and counsel patients and families regarding immunizations and preventive care
Collaborate with specialists, care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and community resources to ensure high-quality patient care
Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition, and safety
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), Epic
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental meetings
Support organizational goals related to patient experience, quality, and access
Qualifications
Required
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
Eligible for medical licensure in Alaska
Current DEA certification and BLS/PALS certification (or ability to obtain)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Experience in outpatient general pediatrics
Experience working in a team-based care environment
Interest in quality improvement, population health, and preventive care
Experience caring for diverse and underserved populations
Why Join Us?
Collaborative and collegial medical staff
Dedicated interdisciplinary care team to include CMAs, RNs, PharmD, pharmacy technician and social work
Close collaboration with pediatric subspecialists on-site
Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and families
Commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care
Access to outdoor recreation and a high quality of life in Alaska
Position Highlights
$5,000 and 80 hours towards CME
264 hours annually of Paid Time Off
$25,000 for relocation support
401k with company matching
Malpractice Insurance (includes Tail)
Where You'll Work
Providence Medical Group - Alaska is a multi-specialty group with 70 physicians and advanced-practice clinicians serving greater Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. With this strong network of primary and specialty care, Providence Medical Group - Alaska is focused on serving its community and being the best place in the state to practice medicine and receive care.
Where You'll Live
Anchorage is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within city limits are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing, a ski resort, golf courses, major dogsled race starts, and several peaks of the hugely popular Chugach Mountains. With shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center, Anchorage blends city living with the wilderness of the great outdoors.
Who You'll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
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Worksite address
anchorage, AK, 99507, US
Who can apply
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