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Rheumatologist - Anchorage, AK


Company : Orthopedic Physicians Alaska Inc


Location : anchorage, AK


Created : 2024-08-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Anchorage, Alaska ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Board certified/eligible U.S. citizen COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive Base Salary Guarantee Plus Production Incentive Payments Partnership track available High demand for Rheumatology care equates to an immediate and sustained patient load Full relocation package Full benefits package: Medical, dental, life, disability, 401(k) retirement plan, paid leave, CME leave and travel/fees, malpractice insurance No state income tax No Anchorage sales tax OPTIMAL PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT Work alongside 3 Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Rheumatologists Premier, independent orthopedic surgery group in Alaska covering all subspecialties Collaborative interdependent professional work culture In network with major private and government payors Beautiful new state-of-the-art facilities, organization, and on-site ancillary services: Infusion department Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Acute pain management Occupational and Physical Therapy Custom casting & orthotics department MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry State-of-the-art EMR, practice management, PACS, other advanced electronic systems with on-site expert IT and IT development staff Optimal positioning for transition to value-based reimbursement methods ANCHORAGE AREA HIGHLIGHTS 400,000 population Major international airport hub, major industry, tourism, stable economy Coastal area - moderate seasonal climate similar to upper mid-west World-famous outdoor activities: hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, flying, camping, boating, skiing, snowmobiling, and spectacular wildlife & nature sightseeing One of the nation's largest in-city trail systems maintained year-round Symphony, opera, and performing arts community, shopping, restaurants Easy access to Hawaii WASILLA AREA HIGHLIGHTS 45 minutes north of Anchorage 100,000 population Lower housing prices Growing communities that offer small-town appeal Access to year-round outdoor activities along three mountain ranges, 2,000+ miles of trails, and thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams ONGOING COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE Leader in lowering the cost of healthcare in Alaska Proudly serving Medicare, Medicaid, VA, VA Choice, Tricare, and Project Access patients Proud supporter of community events and development organizations OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is an equal opportunity employer Required Qualifications Degree of MD or DO with an ABIM-recognized internal medicine residency (three years minimum). Completion of rheumatology fellowship. Board Eligible/Board Certified in rheumatology. Alaska State License to practice, or eligible. Completion of the minimum required number of hours of rheumatology/internal medicine continuing medical education. Preferred Qualifications (In addition to required) BLS certification