Orthopedic Surgeon

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.
• $5000 annual CME allowance plus 80 hours (2 weeks) of paid CME time.
• Licensure/credential reimbursement and covered malpractice insurance.
• Opportunity to collaborate with the states 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

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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 100000 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.

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