SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of
the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets.
It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding
in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer
generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave,
health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and
short-term disability, and more.
Join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)- a distinguished
non-profit health consortium dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare
services to the residents of beautiful Southeast Alaska. We are seeking a
compassionate, full‑time Pediatrician to join an established and collegial
primary care team at the Vintage Park Campus. This position offers a rewarding
mix of outpatient and inpatient pediatrics, including hospital call
responsibilities for newborn delivery attendance, newborn care, and pediatric
admissions—allowing physicians to practice full‑spectrum pediatrics while making
a meaningful impact in the community.
Why Choose SEARHC?
* The Vintage Park Campus is the newest medical facility serving the Juneau
community. Centrally located in the Mendenhall Valley, Vintage Park offers a
range of high-quality healthcare services.
* As one of the largest Native-run healthcare organizations in the United
States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the
traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that
advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.
* The new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April 2026
and in 2021 we opened the $30 million Wrangell Medical Center, located in
Wrangell. With plans to build a third critical-access hospital in Haines. In
addition to the dozens of established outpatient and traveling clinics
throughout the region.
Compensation & Benefits:
* Compensation salary: $240,618 -$267,353 based on years of experience, with
additional productivity bonus based on wRVUs, and quality incentives.
* Financial incentives: $35,000 Sign-On Bonus and $25,000 Relocation
Assistance. Educational Loan Reimbursement programs with IHS, PSLF, and NHSC.
* Healthcare benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with
flexible spending options (FSAs).
* Life insurance and wellness: Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term
Disability, Accident - Critical Illness – Hospital Insurances, Identity &
Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
* Professional development: $6000 pre-tax annual CME allowance.
* Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your
date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.
Schedule and Work-Life Balance:
* Workweek: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with telemedicine included.
* Call Schedule: Bi-weekly for 3.5 days at a time, consisting of half-day
clinic sessions, inpatient pediatric rounding at Bartlett Regional Hospital,
and at‑home call.
* Generous Time Off: 33 days (264 hours) annually, including holidays, and an
additional 10 days (80 hours) of CME.
Practice Details:
* Clinic facilities: 5 exam spaces with access to a treatment room. One medical
assistant per physician, dedicated pediatric case manager, and nurse triage.
Ancillary services include X‑ray, laboratory services, MRI, pediatric
rehabilitation, and nutrition support.
* Patient Volume: 12-17 pediatric patients per day in clinic, plus 4 hours of
administrative time weekly. EMR and tools include Meditech, Dragon Dictation,
and DAX AI assisted documentation.
* Procedure opportunities: Circumcisions, tongue tie release, minor wound
repair, nebulizer treatments, draining abscesses, and removing foreign
bodies.
* Hospital Capabilities: Nearby Bartlett Regional Hospital has 57 inpatient
beds with 7 OB rooms, 2 C-Section rooms, and a special care nursery.
Qualifications:
* Two years of inpatient pediatrics experience required. Four years of
inpatient pediatrics experience preferred.
* MD or DO with active/unrestricted Alaska medical license or ability to obtain
license.
* Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics
* Unrestricted DEA
* Required: BLS, PALS, NRP.
* Preferred: STABLE
What Our Physicians Say:
“SEARHC shares in our vision of creating a medical practice that treats every
patient with dignity and optimum care. We are eager to combine the strengths of
our respective organizations and further enhance the services we can offer the
Juneau community and greater southeast region. Our shared commitment to
recruiting and retaining highly trained and compassionate medical professionals,
while bringing increasingly advanced technologies and innovations to Juneau,
helps us deliver on that vision.”
- Catherine Peimann, M.D.
Community and Lifestyle:
* Location: Scenic Juneau, AK offers stunning natural beauty with mountains,
ocean, and glaciers right outside your door. With unmatched outdoor
recreation year‑round: hiking, kayaking, fishing, skiing, and wildlife
viewing. Strong sense of community with a small town feel and a safe,
supportive, family friendly environment with a mild coastal climate compared
to much of Alaska, with temperate summers and winters.
* Affordability: Alaska has no state income — residents keep more of their
paycheck compared to most other states.
* Education: Juneau’s education system is diverse, well-funded locally, and
performs above the Alaska average in many academic areas. The district is the
fifth largest in Alaska and operates 14 public schools serving grades
PreK–12, including six elementary schools, one middle school, one high
school, an alternative high school, a PreK–8 Montessori school, and a K–8
charter school.
* Transportation: No road connects Juneau it to the rest of Alaska or the
continental United States. Every visitor arrives by air through Juneau
International Airport (JNU) or by sea via the Alaska Marine Highway System
ferry network.
* Culture: Affluent cultural amenities and numerous community events featuring
arts, music, festivals, and a rich Indigenous heritage.
For more information, please reach out to Provider Recruiter, Lyndse Clark:
LClark@searhc.org [LClark@searhc.org] or at 907-463-7531.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
* Provides highest quality evidenced based pediatric medical care to SEARHC
patients; including diagnosis, treatment, performance of minor procedures,
referral and coordination of care, preventative care, and individualized
health maintenance. In special situations, Physician may be directed to
provide services outside of the clinic to meet patient and family needs.
* Places the patient and family at the center of care, utilizing strong
listening and communication skills, patient education, encouragement, and
motivational techniques to build successful ongoing patient care
relationships
* Provides clinical pediatric consultation throughout the health system when
needed. Services may be provided face-to-face or through virtual formats.
Periodic travel may be required to outlying areas.
* Provides guidance to non-physician providers and when necessary provides
supervision and practice plan oversight.
* Actively leads and manages a full panel of patients in coordination with the
integrated care team.
* Documents all patient services in the medical record per SEARHC medical staff
rules and regulations.
* Participates in SEARHC quality and performance improvement programs and
maintains active medical staff membership.
* Provides medical education and teaching to visiting medical students and
resident physicians where applicable.
* Participates in ongoing medical education to maintain licensure and board
certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Well versed in the comprehensive principles and practices of pediatrics
* Exhibits caring and respectful behavior while interacting with patients,
families, staff, and colleagues.
* Supports SEARHC standards of care, DNV, EMTALA, HIPAA, and health care risk
management principles, and medical ethics.
* Provides high quality health care services including the performance of
medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient care setting.
* Provides clinical leadership, promotes teamwork and collaboration, provides
clinical guidance as requested for Advanced Practice Clinicians, and resolves
conflict.
* Efficiently utilizes the electronic medical record and other clinically
required technology.
* Expresses ideas clearly through oral and written communication skills,
analyze complex situations efficiently and problem solve, and effectively
implement clinical program strategies.
* Communicates in an open, respectful, helpful, supportive and collaborative
manner with staff and patients.
* Is sensitive and responsive to culture, race, age, gender, and disabilities
of patients and staff.
* Exhibits caring and respectful behavior while interacting with patients,
families, staff, and colleagues.
Required Certifications:
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers,
you'll enjoy your career with us!