Family Medicine with Obstetrics Physician

Qualifications

MD or DO with active/unrestricted Alaska medical license or ability to obtain license. Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine. Unrestricted DEA.

Required

Bls, acls, also, nrp.

Preferred

• Pals, stable.
• What
• Our
• Physicians
• Say: “SEARHC shares in our vision of creating a medical practice that treats every patient with dignity and optimum care. We are eager to combine the strengths of our respective organizations and further enhance the services we can offer the Juneau community and greater southeast region. Our shared commitment to recruiting and retaining highly trained and compassionate medical professionals, while bringing increasingly advanced technologies and innovations to Juneau, helps us deliver on that vision.”
• Catherine Peimann, M.D.
• Community and
• Lifestyle:
• Location: Experience the unmatched beauty and lifestyle of Sitka, Alaska—where oceanfront living, abundant outdoor recreation, and a close-knit community come together to create a truly unique and rewarding place to live and practice.

Affordability

Alaska has no state income tax — residents keep more of their paycheck compared to most other states.

Education

Sitka offers a highly regarded school system with small class sizes, strong academic performance, and a supportive, community-centered environment—ideal for families seeking a high-quality education experience.

Transportation

Sitka offers convenient and reliable transportation, with daily commercial flights connecting to Seattle and Juneau, a local road system that makes getting around town simple, and access to the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system for scenic regional travel throughout Southeast Alaska.

Culture

• Sitka offers a rich cultural experience, blending strong Alaska Native heritage—particularly Tlingit traditions—with a vibrant arts community, local festivals, and a deep sense of history that creates a unique and welcoming environment. Working at SEARHC is more than a job—it’s the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding career and to learn more please reach out to
• Provider
• Recruiter,
• Lyndse
• Clark: LClark@searhc.org or at (907)463-7531. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Provides highest quality evidenced based primary medical care to SEARHC patients; including pediatric and obstetrical care and deliveries. At times the Physician may be directed to provide services outside of the clinic to meet the patient’s needs, e.g., local long-term care center, Pioneer Home, patient’s home, and local schools. Provides guidance, consultation, and advice to SEARHC Advanced Practice Clinicians and when necessary provides supervision and practice plan oversight. Actively leads and manages a full panel of patients in coordination with the integrated care team. Documents all patient services in the medical record per medical staff rules and regulations. Participates in shared Obstetrics and Pediatric call rotation Participates in SEARHC (and as needed BRH) quality and performance improvement programs. Maintains active staff membership at both health care facilities. Provides medical education and teaching to visiting medical students and resident physicians. Participates in shared evening clinic and/or occasional weekend clinic coverage. Participates in ongoing medical education to maintain licensure and board certification. May occasionally be called up to be a consultative liaison to rural health care providers (Angoon, Hoonah, Kake) which may include field visits to remote locations. May occasionally be called upon for general hospitalist duties if need or circumstances arise. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Well versed in the principles and practices of primary care. Exhibits caring and respectful behavior while interacting with patients, families, staff, and colleagues. Supports SEARHC standards of care, The Joint Commission, EMTALA, HIPAA, and health care risk management principles, and medical ethics. Provides high quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting. Provides clinical leadership, promotes teamwork and collaboration, provides clinical guidance as requested for Advanced Practice Clinicians, and resolves conflict. Ability to efficiently utilize the electronic medical record and other clinically required technology. Express ideas clearly through oral and written communication skills, analyze complex situations efficiently and problem solve, and effectively implement clinical program strategies. Communicates in an open, respectful, helpful, supportive and collaborative manner with staff and patients. Is sensitive and responsive to culture, race, age, gender, and disabilities of patients and staff. Exhibits caring and respectful behavior while interacting with patients, families, staff, and colleagues. Minor and major surgical skills that the physician has received adequate training in and remained proficient at that skill.