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Job Title


Orthopedic Surgeon


Company : PeaceHealth


Location : ketchikan, AK


Created : 2024-07-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Description Ideal Candidate Board Certified Orthopedic MD/DO with successful completion of a Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery (Total Joints) - required At least one-year post-training experience preferred Interest in a unique, rural practice in beautiful Southeast Alaska Practice Highlights Ketchikans unique setting lends itself to a variety of cases; all ages (mostly adult) Good OR capabilities where extensive procedures can be done 2 trained Casting Techs Team of 2 surgeons and 1 PA with strong RN support and 1:1 MA support Schedule consists of 3 clinic days and 2 OR days Collaboration between OR and clinic is solid Epic EHR Ketchikan, Alaska is a friendly, family-oriented community in scenic Southeast Alaska, just an hour and a half flight from Seattle. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, cultural art aficionados or for those seeking a small-town, leisure lifestyle. Enjoy the idyllic scenery, abundant wildlife, and great opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating. Entrance to the famed Inside passage, a network of waterways, Ketchikan is on an island accessible by jet or ferry. Excellent schools, and a strong local economy, the Ketchikan community boasts an incredibly rich, native culture. The southern tip of the panhandle calls itself the Salmon Capital of the World. Guaranteed first-year income: $742,787.00 Employment Bonus/Relocation stipend / Education Loan Reimbursement Robust Clinician Wellness Program CME: up to $3,800 per calendar year Comprehensive Benefit package including Medical /Dental / Vision / Disability / Life / Wellness / Retirement PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of Southeast Alaska since 1923 with Ketchikan Medical Center, a 25-bed critical-access hospital offering comprehensive trauma care, outpatient and home health services, and a 29-bed long-term care facility. Primary and specialty medical care is provided by PeaceHealth Medical GroupKetchikan and Prince of Wales Island. Our Trauma IV emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staffed by physicians who are independent contractors employed by National Emergency Services (NES). Contact: Sharon Thompson, Physician & Provider Recruiter / See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility. PeaceHealth has exceptional benefits. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.