Orthopedic Surgeon - Per Diem

Description

Ideal Candidate

Board Certified/Eligible Orthopedic MD/DO

Seeking a general Orthopedic Surgeon skilled in basic trauma care; interest or background in Hand or Foot/Ankle is a plus to complement our current team

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

1:1 MA support

Schedule consists of 2 clinic days and 2 OR days

Collaboration between OR and clinic is solid

Epic EHR

Department/Location Specific Notes:

Certification in BLS, ACLS, or PALs required as a condition of employment within 30 days of hire.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Relief/Per Diem Rate: $380.23/hr

Medical malpractice coverage and tail coverage

Airfare, lodging, transportation are covered

Contact: Skyler Brown - skybro@peacehealth.org

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).

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