Physician / Hospitalist / Alaska / Any / Alaskan Pediatric Hospitalist Job
Pacific Companies, Inc.
Soldotna, AK, 99669, USA
Soldotna, AK, 99669, USA
- Healthcare
- pediatric hospitalist
- inpatient pediatric care
- high risk births
This position is for a pediatric hospitalist providing inpatient care for children up to 18 years old at Central Peninsula Hospital in Alaska, involving attendance at high-risk births and managing common pediatric admissions such as mental health and RSV cases. The role requires one week per month on call with procedures including blood draws and intubations, and relies on an EPIC EMR system. Board certification in pediatrics, NRP certification, and Alaska medical licensure are required or preferred for candidates.
Location: Kenai Peninsula, Soldotna AKDuration: January - OngoingReason for coverage: FM doc leaving in Jan, they have a long time outpatient ped locum returning for the outpatient coverage but she does not do inpatientSchedule: 1 week/month of callCall: 7a Mon 7a MonPatient volume: between 2-5 census dailyScope: attend high risk births (c-sections, or high risk), admit peds on med surg as well, up to 18 yrs old. Common reasons for admission: Mental health, RSV. No NICU level of care, stabilize until transport team arrives and ship to Anchorage. Procedures: possibly draw blood off umbilical artery, intubations, etcEMR: EPICAffiliated Hospital: Central Peninsula HospitalGroup/support: 2 other pediatricians,Requirements (boards, license): MUST HAVE NRP CERT. Boarded in PEDS Required and AK License strongly preferred, but open to licensing candidates that meet the other requirements Client selling points: Great environment, especially during the summer months. Patient loads are not overwhelming.




