Foundation Health, LLC·Fairbanks, Alaska
The Acute Care Surgicalist will perform a full breadth of emergency general surgery, including trauma and pediatric cases, at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Responsibilities also include inpatient rounding, managing consults, and providing follow-up care in an outpatient clinic setting.
Overview Make your move to Alaska!
Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice.
Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is seeking an Acute Care Surgicalist to join our highly experienced team at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.
The Opportunity: Step into a high-functioning Acute Care Surgery team at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, where you’ll practice the full breadth of emergency general surgery in a setting that balances complexity, autonomy, and true schedule flexibility.
Our surgeons manage everything from pediatric and thoracic emergencies to major trauma, backed by a robust blood bank and reliable 24/7 in-house support services.
You’ll have the opportunity to perform a wide range of cases while benefiting from a practice model that allows you to fully sign out when your shift ends, giving you the freedom to enjoy everything Alaska has to offer outside of work.
Compensation & Benefits: $3,700/24hr shift. $65k sign-on bonus.
Full employee benefits, medical, vision, dental, 401k.
The role requires a highly experienced surgeon capable of managing complex emergency cases with autonomy. Candidates must be prepared to provide 24/7 in-house support and respond to calls within 30 minutes during their scheduled shifts.
Market context
Dental roles in Alaska can draw steady interest because clinics often need clinicians who can balance patient care with the practical demands of serving dispersed communities. These positions are competitive when employers emphasize patient relationships, teamwork, and ongoing development, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm licensure expectations and be ready to discuss how you approach empathy, integrity, and continuous learning.
