Pediatric Nephrologist - ***Ask about a Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Allowance***

Where We Live

Anchorage is surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains, hundreds of miles of trails, downhill and cross-country ski areas, world-class fishing, and more.

Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, with a population of more than 300,000 people.

Alaska is known for its unique wildlife, beautiful summers (Anchorage averages 19.5 hours of sunlight a day), and breathtaking displays of the northern lights.

If you enjoy the outdoors, socializing, and adventures, Alaska is the place for you!

Why work for Southcentral Foundation Pediatric Team

Our benefits are designed around your health and needs, including excellent health, dental, and ophthalmologic coverage.

We also offer a 401k. In addition, our employees get one hour per week paid wellness leave, on-site fitness, and daycare facilities available.

Our clinic team environment is one of the robust in the country.

Our data-driven, non-RVU approach means that compensation is salary-based, encouraging a practice focused on health, not quantity of patients.

Our integrated and accessible approach to primary care makes your job easier. Our specialty clinic coordinates patient care with integrated primary care teams that have access to multiple disciplines, including behavioral health, pharmacy, nutrition, case management to support the practice.

Clinic Overview

Join an established specialty practice currently staffed by pediatric endocrinology, pulmonology, infection disease, rheumatology, developmental pediatrics, and others to including, nurse / case manager / pediatric diabetes educator, case manager support staff, and certified medical assistants, with plans to expand.

The practice is embedded in the Anchorage Native Primary Care Center Specialty Pediatrics clinic with access to pediatric dietitians, behavioral health consultants, integrated pharmacists, in-house laboratory and radiology services, and community health resources support, as well as opportunities to collaborate with general pediatricians and pediatric specialists and easily transition to adult endocrinology and diabetes care.

While this full-time position is based in Anchorage, it includes a vast telehealth network as well as opportunities to travel to field clinics throughout rural Alaska.

From a statewide referral network from pediatric and family medicine providers comes a diverse mix of pediatric nephrology cases.

In addition to outpatient clinic time, inpatient consultation services, and a shared call system, this position includes options for clinical research, quality improvement, and teaching medical students and family medicine and pediatric residents, as well as the potential for an academic appointment with the University of Washington.

Qualifications :

• M.D. or D.O. degree required.
• Licensed as a Physician in the State of Alaska or the ability to be licensed prior to start date.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology.
• Meets all requirements to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. PALS, ACLS, NRP, ATLS, and / or ALSO as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Benefits :

• Sign on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Enhanced Leave Accrual
• One hour per week of paid wellness leave
• Malpractice coverage
• Employee-matched 401(K)
• License fee coverage
• Opportunities for advancement
• CME Stipend $4000 with additional 40 leave hours towards CME’s
• Student loan repayment options (NHSC, IHS)
• Generous Leave Package
• 13 paid holidays

Access to care

• Electronic Health Record
• Complimentary formulary with on-site pharmacy
• Access to multi-disciplinary team including primary care providers, medical and surgical specialists, dental team, optometry clinic, and developmental therapists.
• On-site complimentary services such as traditional healing, complementary medicine, and health education center

Employee Health and Background Check Requirements :

SCF is committed to customer and employee health and safety. Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment for all SCF employees.

The successful applicant will be required to agree to comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations requirements prior to the first day of SCF employment, which include the following : MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), and COVID-19 vaccinations.

As an additional condition of employment, the successful applicant must be able to comply with the applicable standards of SCF’s Background Check Policy, including the requirements imposed by the Alaska Barrier Crimes / Conditions and Background Checks regulations, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, the Crime Control Act of 1990, and the mandatory and permissive exclusion provisions of the Social Security Act.

Alaska Native / American Indian Preference in Employment

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native / American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

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