Rheumatologist - Anchorage, AK

Overview

Rheumatologist - OPA Anchorage, Alaska. Competitive base salary with production incentive payments; full relocation package; comprehensive benefits; and no state income tax. High patient load due to demand for rheumatology care. Orthopedic Physicians Alaska (OPA) is a premier practice in Alaska with state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative environment.

• Board certified/eligible
• U.S. citizen

• Competitive Base Salary Guarantee Plus Production Incentive Payments
• Partnership track available
• 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

• 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, with on-site IT staff
• Positioning for transition to value-based reimbursement methods

• 400,000 population
• Major international airport hub, major industry, tourism, stable economy
• Coastal area with moderate seasonal climate
• Outdoor activities: hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, skiing, wildlife viewing
• Extensive in-city trail systems
• Cultural amenities: symphony, opera, performing arts, dining
• Easy access to Hawaii

• 45 minutes north of Anchorage
• Population around 100,000
• Lower housing prices
• Growing communities with small-town appeal
• Year-round outdoor activities across mountain ranges and water bodies

• 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

• 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

• BLS certification

Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.

Learn more about Orthopedic Physicians Alaska at

• Synergy:
  Through collaboration & continuation improvement
• Empathy:
  Through compassion & patient-centered care
• Integrity:
  Through trust & ethical accountability
• Optimization:
  Through operational efficiency

The mission of Ortho Alaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division, is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Our physicians work with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and staff to provide an individualized care-team experience. We have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River. Opportunities exist for professional growth, collaboration, and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care, imaging, and therapy services.

We value quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We offer health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, and paid time off.

Equal employment opportunity:
Ortho Alaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.