Orthopedic Surgeon Job at Foundation Health Partners, Fairbanks, AK

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  • Foundation Health Partners
  • Fairbanks, AK

Job Description

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice.

Foundation Health Partners is actively recruiting an Orthopedic Surgeon to join our comprehensive Orthopedic & Spine clinic in Fairbanks, Alaska. As part of a rural health system, you will have the opportunity to manage aspects of care that might not be possible in larger settings, allowing you to round out your skills and expand your breadth of experience.

The Opportunity

Foundation Health Partners Orthopedic & Spine Specialists Clinic provides comprehensive orthopedic care to patients across Interior Alaska. This position offers a broad practice with a mix of clinic and surgical care supported by a strong referral base from Fairbanks and surrounding communities. We are seeking an experienced surgeon with a passion for rural general orthopedics, including joint replacement, fracture care, basic hand procedures, and arthroscopic surgeries.

As part of a regional health system, physicians often manage the full spectrum of orthopedic care and build long term relationships with patients throughout the community. The role also offers flexibility for surgeons to shape aspects of their practice based on their training, experience, and clinical interests.

  • Compensation $600k base salary plus production. Expected compensation between $630k -$776k. $65k sign-on bonus. Eligible for an annual $10k physician incentive quality metric bonus.
  • Schedule 40 hours per week (3 clinic days and 1 OR day). 8 call shifts/mo. 7 weeks approved time off & 2 weeks for CME.
  • Team Partner with a multidisciplinary orthopedic team to include providers specializing in orthopedics, sports medicine, podiatry, and pain management.

Foundation Health Partners

Foundation Health Partners is a community-owned and operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of 3 facilities, including Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic, and Denali Center, a long-term care facility. As the most advanced medical facility for hundreds of miles, we are highly committed to treating the medical needs of everyone who comes through our doors.

FHP is proud to offer its providers

  • Professional autonomy and clinical work freedom.
  • Strong commitment to work-life balance. Not just words, our leadership values your time.
  • Comprehensive benefits package - 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc.
  • $5,000 annual CME allowance plus 80 hours (2 weeks) of paid CME time.
  • Licensure/credential reimbursement and covered malpractice insurance.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.
  • 501(c)(3) non-profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • 90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers.
  • 280 hours (7 weeks) of Approved Time Off

Submit your CV for confidential consideration

to Alex Gustafson at providerrecruiting@foundationhealth.org

Living in Fairbanks

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.

  • Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
  • College Town - University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
  • Military Community - Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
  • 17 Elementary Schools | 5 Middle Schools | 5 High Schools | robust youth sports programs
  • No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer activities Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community-wide festivals, and events.

Winter activities Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.

Check out this video about Fairbanks We invite you to explore Fairbanks, Alaska - YouTube

Graduate of an approved school of medicine with licensure in state where he/she practices.

Board Eligible/Board Certified by appropriate certifying board. Current DEA number.

Must apply for and maintain Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges at appropriate facilities if required by Physician’s employment agreement. Requires commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress, critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly, desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member and excellent interpersonal skills. Able to meet desired business outcomes while maintaining quality of care. Must be willing to update skills constantly.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Summer work, Relocation, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift

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