Rheumatologist - Wasilla, AK

  • Wasilla
  • Orthopedic Physicians Alaska Inc
Rheumatologist
Wasilla, Alaska
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Board certified/eligible
U.S. citizen
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Competitive Base Salary Guarantee Plus Production Incentive Payments
  • Partnership track available
  • High demand for Rheumatology care equates to an immediate and sustained patient load
  • Full relocation package
  • Full benefits package: Medical, dental, life, disability, 401(k) retirement plan, paid leave, CME leave and travel/fees, malpractice insurance
  • No state income tax
  • No Anchorage sales tax
OPTIMAL PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT
  • Work alongside 3 Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Rheumatologists
  • Premier, independent orthopedic surgery group in Alaska covering all subspecialties
  • Collaborative interdependent professional work culture
  • In network with major private and government payors
  • Beautiful new state-of-the-art facilities, organization, and on-site ancillary services:
    • Infusion department
    • Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Acute pain management
    • Occupational and Physical Therapy
    • Custom casting & orthotics department
    • MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry
    • State-of-the-art EMR, practice management, PACS, other advanced electronic systems with on-site expert IT and IT development staff
    • Optimal positioning for transition to value-based reimbursement methods
ANCHORAGE AREA HIGHLIGHTS
  • 400,000 population
  • Major international airport hub, major industry, tourism, stable economy
  • Coastal area - moderate seasonal climate similar to upper mid-west
  • World-famous outdoor activities: hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, flying, camping, boating, skiing, snowmobiling, and spectacular wildlife & nature sightseeing
  • One of the nation's largest in-city trail systems maintained year-round
  • Symphony, opera, and performing arts community, shopping, restaurants
  • Easy access to Hawaii
WASILLA AREA HIGHLIGHTS
  • 45 minutes north of Anchorage
  • 100,000 population
  • Lower housing prices
  • Growing communities that offer small-town appeal
  • Access to year-round outdoor activities along three mountain ranges, 2,000+ miles of trails, and thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams
ONGOING COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • Leader in lowering the cost of healthcare in Alaska
  • Proudly serving Medicare, Medicaid, VA, VA Choice, Tricare, and Project Access patients
  • Proud supporter of community events and development organizations
OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is an equal opportunity employer
Required Qualifications
  • Degree of MD or DO with an ABIM-recognized internal medicine residency (three years minimum).
  • Completion of rheumatology fellowship.
  • Board Eligible/Board Certified in rheumatology.
  • Alaska State License to practice, or eligible.
  • Completion of the minimum required number of hours of rheumatology/internal medicine continuing medical education.
Preferred Qualifications (In addition to required)
  • BLS certification