Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Position Description

Physician Pediatrics; Starting Salary* $396,596, Sign-On* $50,000, Relocation* $15,000

Bethel, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people. 

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health. 

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit 

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Summary: The Staff Physician shall be committed to contributing to the Mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, “..to achieve the greatest possible improvement in the health status of the people of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska”. The Staff Physician is an employee working under the supervision of the Medical Director who is, in turn, supervised by the Clinical Services Administrator.

Acute, chronic and well care of complex pediatric specialty patients. Pediatric Group manages approximately 1200 chronically ill patients and over 1000 well children of mainly Yup’ik Alaskan decent with significant respiratory and infectious disease issues. Manage asthma, aspiration syndrome, chronic lung disease, and premature issues related to prematurely. High incidence of congenital heart disease and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, ADHD, fetal alcohol syndrome, cerebral palsy and seizure disorders. Stabilize, manage, and transport critical care and neonatal emergency patients and occasionally fly on medevacs to villages. Assist pulmonology, neurology, genetics, cardiology and endocrinology sub-specialist during Bethel pediatric specialty clinics and occasional visits to village clinics.

Position Qualifications:

• Must have completed an accredited medical school.
• Must have completed a residency training program and be board eligible or board certified (unless specific exception is made) by the appropriate board of the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association.
• Must have Alaska State License and DEA License.
• Must have computer skills needed to access computerized medical records.
• Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of their specialty.
• Ability to supervise medical students, residents, physician extenders and community Health Aide clinical practice.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• School loan repayment eligibility
• Tort Claims coverage
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Starting Salary for three year contract with Retention and Annual Performance Bonuses: 
• Guaranteed Base Annual Salary of $231,248.00
• Retention Bonus:
• Years 1 & 2 at 7%: $18,287.36
• Year 3 at 9.1%: $23,773.57
• Annual Performance Bonus: $75,000 (paid out Quarterly)
• Sign On Bonus: $50,000 for three-year contract
• Relocation Incentive: Individual Relocation $15,000, Family Relocation $20,000

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Additional Information:

ID: 16104 Location: Bethel Department: Outpatient Clinics Employment Duration: 80 Full time Temporary Status: Not Applicable Hours per Week: 40 Minimum Hourly Pay: 125.60 FLSA Status: Exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)