Nocturnist – Anchorage, AK - Sound Physicians

To our prospective teammates,

I am the Regional Medical Director with Sound Physicians and The Alaska Hospitalist Group and I’m proud of the Hospital Medicine practice we have built at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. I have been a part of The Alaska Hospitalist Group for the past 10 years and I extend a warm welcome to physicians who are seeking new opportunities or are embarking on a career change. Allow me to provide you with insights into our organization, focusing on our dedicated people, our clinical practice, and our unwavering purpose as you contemplate your next steps:

People 

• Join our established, close-knit team of physicians in our 28 FTE program.
• Our physicians in the group work and communicate well with each other.
• We value diversity and learning from one another to approach patient care with fresh perspectives.
• Your voice matters here; teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We value the opinions and contributions of our team members when making changes. Our team works autonomously to make decisions efficiently.
• Strong work ethic, honesty, and patient safety always come first.
• We have an active local medical community with opportunities for local leadership. We enjoy a warm and supportive relationship with the hospital administration.
• We are proud to offer J1-visa sponsorship through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Conrad 30.

 Practice

• At Providence Alaska Medical Center, we practice the full breadth of adult medicine, including general medical wards and surgical consults. We have an ICU that is fully supported by intensivists who practice within the same group, The Alaska Hospitalist Group.
• The nocturnist shift is a 10-hour shift from 9 pm to 7 am with a historical average of around 5 admissions a night.
• Providence Alaska Medical Center is supported by multiple surgical specialties including general surgery, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, and OB/GYN. Interventional Radiology services are also available.
• In addition to Providence Alaska Medical Center, the staffing model with The Alaska Hospitalist Group also includes hospitalist services at Central Peninsula Hospital, St. Elias Specialty Hospital, and Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401k with match, paid medical malpractice and tail coverage, and annual CME allowance.
•  Most of us at the Alaska Hospitalist Group have a passion for the beauty and adventure that Alaska has to offer, including photography, fishing, mountain biking, skiing, boating, and aviation. We spend time with our families and the outdoors during our time off, while the flexible schedule permits coverage for one another when we are out.

Purpose

• Our top priority is always the well-being of our patients.
• A focus on growth and development is a key feature of our group, where teammates can expand their careers here locally and within the broader medical group.
• We are a community-minded team and encourage our team members who want to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.

Alaska has so much to offer! Anchorage is a modern city with beautiful scenery and so much outdoor recreation. Within the city includes moose, bears, glaciers, and many miles of trails for activities including hiking, biking, and skiing. There are also golf courses, shopping malls, world-class restaurants, two universities, a sports arena, and a performing arts center. Enjoy the view of the Chugach Mountains while taking in the wild, and include the modern amenities of an active city with so much to do and see. Population is 285,000.

In addition to Alaska’s beautiful nature, you will appreciate the financial benefits of no state income or sales tax. Anchorage also pays its 285,000 residents a yearly dividend from oil revenues, the Permanent Fund Dividend.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Brian Jeppeson, MD
Regional Medical Director, The Alaska Hospitalist Group