OB/GYN Hospitalist
Overview
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 (FHP) is seeking an OB/GYN Hospitalist to join our collegial team at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.
The Opportunity:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (FMH) is in the process of establishing an OB/GYN Hospitalist service to bolster our obstetric care and build a maternal safety net. With approximately 1,000 births annually, FMH serves as the only community hospital for more than 350 miles, providing crucial support to Alaska residents including Alaska Native communities and nearby military installations. This role involves close collaboration with local obstetricians to ensure consistent, experienced care for every expectant mother who enters our facility. Our women and infant services unit offers a centralized location for maternal and newborn care, featuring a triage room that we plan to convert to an OB ED, a fully equipped operating suite for Cesarean deliveries and additional capacity in the hospital’s 7 room OR down the hall. Additionally, our Level II NICU is staffed by skilled pediatric hospitalists and nurses trained in neonatal intensive care, ensuring comprehensive support for infants in need of specialized medical attention.
- Compensation: $4,200 per 24hr shift. $65k sign-on bonus.
- Benefits: Full employee benefits, medical, vision, dental, 401k.
- Schedule: 96 shifts per year (8 shifts/month).
- Partners: 24/hr in-house anesthesia, adult and pediatric hospitalists, and psychiatric teams. Backup midwives when OB physicians are unavailable.
OB/GYN Hospitalist Scope of Practice:
- Support labor & delivery for patients who haven’t established care with a local obstetrician and for patients whose obstetrician is unavailable.
- Consultations as requested from the emergency department and inpatient services.
- Emergency and urgent surgery including C-sections and gynecologic surgeries/procedures.
- Evaluate and manage high-risk obstetrics patients.
- Inpatient rounding and day-to-day management of admitted patients.
Take a virtual tour of our Women & Infant Services department: WIS Virtual Tour - Foundationhealthpartners
Foundation Health Partners:
Foundation Health Partners is a community-owned and operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska that includes Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, numerous outpatient primary and specialty care clinics, and Denali Center, a skilled nursing 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 paid CME, 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.
Submit your CV for confidential consideration to Alex Gustafson at providerrecruiting@foundationhealth.org
Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer.
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.
- No state income tax and no sales tax.
- Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
- College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
- Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
- 17 Elementary Schools | 5 Middle Schools | 5High Schools | robust youth sports programs
Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.
Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.
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Join Foundation Health Partners as an OB/GYN Hospitalist in Fairbanks, Alaska, and embark on an exciting journey in your medical career amidst stunning natural beauty! This unique opportunity allows you to live and work in a region famed for its midnight sun in summer and the mesmerizing northern lights in winter. At Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, you'll play a key role in establishing an OB/GYN Hospitalist service that enhances obstetric care for our community, which sees approximately 1,000 births annually. Our hospital is the only healthcare facility for over 350 miles, making your contributions vital for both Alaska Native communities and local military families. As part of our collegial team, you will partner with local obstetricians to provide exceptional care for mothers and newborns, alongside an array of supportive partners, including in-house anesthesiologists and pediatric specialists. Your responsibilities will encompass managing high-risk obstetrics patients, providing emergency surgeries, and ensuring a seamless continuum of care, all within our well-equipped facilities like the Level II NICU. With favorable compensation of $4,200 per 24-hour shift and a generous sign-on bonus of $65k, plus a robust benefits package, this position promotes professional autonomy and work-life balance. So, if you’re looking for a rewarding career that combines passionate patient care with a breathtaking environment, we can’t wait to hear from you!
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