Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Alaska

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice Location: Alaska Employer: Elite365 Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position Make an impact where your clinical expertise and leadership shape patient care in a unique setting.

This opportunity combines direct patient care with administrative oversight in a mission-driven healthcare environment serving the Alaska Department of Corrections. You’ll provide primary and higher-acuity care to a population with complex medical needs while supervising regional clinicians and participating in organizational policy development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide primary health care and infirmary-level care to inmates, including higher-acuity chronic care patients.

  • Travel in-state for day visits to regional correctional facilities.

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat illnesses or injuries, authorizing outside medical services as needed.

  • Provide clinical supervision of regional nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

  • Share phone backup call with other state physicians (1:3 weeks, typically 2 calls/day).

  • Serve as a liaison with correctional administrators and staff.

  • Participate as part of the leadership team in developing policies and serving as a medical-legal subject matter expert.

Position Requirements
  • Unrestricted Alaska medical license

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

  • Active BLS and DEA registration

  • Cultural sensitivity and willingness to work with Alaska Native communities and underserved populations

Schedule
  • Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week

  • Shared phone backup call (1:3 weeks), $1000/wk extra pay

Compensation & Benefits
  • Up to $294,000 base salary

  • Health benefits and retirement plan

  • 21 paid vacation days + 11 State holidays

  • No state income tax

  • Coverage for professional liability

  • CME support and professional development

  • Personal subscription to UpToDate and Dragon Speak

  • Relocation assistance

  • Potential bonus incentives

  • State loan repayment program available

Why Anchorage, Alaska?
  • Work in a unique, rewarding healthcare environment with direct community impact

  • Easy access to work, shopping, cultural amenities, and Alaska’s wilderness

  • No hassles from third-party payers, supportive staff, and meaningful work serving a critical population

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