Per Diem General Surgeon

Seeking a Per Diem board-eligible/board-certified General Surgeon who is interested in living and working in a unique and beautiful location. Join the compassionate providers at Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center and enjoy the many benefits of working within a supportive and close-knit community. Experience all that the beautiful and scenic state of Alaska has to offer from the welcoming community of Kodiak Island.

• Per Diem position

• Sign-on bonus and relocation support offered with this position

• Experienced physician with ability to obtain an Alaska medical license required

• Ideal candidate will have a passion for rural medicine and a dedication to high-quality care

Where You’ll Work

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is the sole provider of acute and emergency care for Kodiak Island. Accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Level IV trauma center by the State of Alaska, this 25-bed critical-access hospital plays an indispensable role in the lives of 14,000 Kodiak residents, the Coast Guard base and neighboring villages. With a state-of-the-art MRI and 64-slice CT, this hospital receives high marks, and providers are able to offer advanced care.

Where You’ll Live

Kodiak is renowned for its fishing, massive Kodiak brown bears and lush mountains. Residents also take pride in excellent public and private schools, organized youth sports, churches, museums and numerous community events. The island’s diverse community includes Alaska Natives, Asians, Hispanics and Pacific Islanders. Minutes from the city, you can enjoy beachcombing, hiking in a magnificent forest or salmon fishing in a pristine stream.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 31665
Facility Name: Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center
Location Name: Kodiak
Brand Name: Providence
Provider Profession: Physician/Surgeon
Medical Specialty: Surgery General
Job Setting: Hospital
Type of Role: Clinical
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: (503) 203-0753
Schedule: Per Diem
CP: Yes
CB: Yes
J1: No
H1B: No