Family Medicine Physician

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 Family Medicine Physician to join an established and collegial primary care team at the Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Why Choose SEARHC?

• 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.

• Brand-new clinic and co-located hospital with modern infrastructure in the new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in April 2026.
• In 2021 SEARHC opened the Wrangell Medical Center. 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: $263,764 -$292,527 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 and four hours of administrative time. No Call.
• Generous Time Off: 33 days (264 hours) annually, including holidays, and 10 days (80 hours) of CME.

Practice Details:

• Clinic facilities: 16 exam spaces with two procedure rooms. One medical assistant per physician, dedicated Primary Care nurse case manager, nurse triage, and nutritionist. Ancillary services include Mammogram, CT, DEXA, Ultrasound including ECHO, X‑ray, laboratory services, and MRI.
• Patient Volume: 12-18 pediatric patients per day in clinic, plus 4 hours of administrative time weekly. Occasional long-term care and home visits. EMR and tools include Meditech, Dragon Dictation, and DAX AI assisted documentation.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with active/unrestricted Alaska medical license or ability to obtain license.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine.
• Unrestricted DEA.
• Required: BLS.

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: Experience the unmatched beauty and lifestyle of Sitka, Alaska—where oceanfront living, abundant outdoor recreation, and a close-knit community come together to create a truly unique and rewarding place to live and practice.
• Affordability: Alaska has no state income tax — residents keep more of their paycheck compared to most other states.
• Education: Sitka offers a highly regarded school system with small class sizes, strong academic performance, and a supportive, community-centered environment—ideal for families seeking a high-quality education experience.
• Transportation: Sitka offers convenient and reliable transportation, with daily commercial flights connecting to Seattle and Juneau, a local road system that makes getting around town simple, and access to the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system for scenic regional travel throughout Southeast Alaska.
• Culture: Sitka offers a rich cultural experience, blending strong Alaska Native heritage—particularly Tlingit traditions—with a vibrant arts community, local festivals, and a deep sense of history that creates a unique and welcoming environment.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job—it’s the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding career and to learn more please reach out to Provider Recruiter, Lyndse Clark: LClark@searhc.org or at (907)463-7531.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides comprehensive primary care including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referral, preventative care, and health maintenance to a dedicated panel of patients.  
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with SEARHC policy.  
• Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills that build long term patient care relationships. 
• Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs. 
• Actively participates in provider and clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions. 
• At times the Physician may be directed to provide services outside of the clinic to meet the patient’s needs, e.g., local long-term care center, Pioneer Home, patient’s home, and local schools

Knowledge of

• Well versed in the principles and practices of primary care 
• Is aware of standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles. 

Skills in

• Communicating in an open, respectful, helpful, supportive, and collaborative manner with staff and patients. 

Ability to

• Provide high quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient setting. 
• Provide clinical leadership, promotes teamwork and collaboration, provides clinical guidance as requested for midlevel providers, and resolves conflict. 
• Efficiently utilize the electronic medical record and other clinically required technology. 
• Express ideas clearly through oral and written communication skills, analyze complex situations efficiently and problem solve, and effectively implement clinical program strategies. 

Required Certifications:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!