Primary Care Physician - Wasilla, AK - Vera Whole Health
Listed compensation
$211k-$317k
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Job Description
Job Description Summary
Practice Medicine the Way You Always Intended
Imagine having the time to build meaningful relationships with your patients, focus on prevention and whole-person care, and work alongside a collaborative team that shares your commitment to improving health outcomes.
At Vera Whole Health, we're transforming primary care by putting patients and providers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our growing team in beautiful Wasilla, Alaska, where you'll have the opportunity to practice evidence-based medicine, influence care delivery, and make a lasting impact on the health of the community.
How will you make an impact & Requirements
- Why Physicians Choose Vera Whole Health
- Patient-centered, relationship-based care model
- Collaborative team environment with APPs, nurses, behavioral health, and support staff
- Focus on quality outcomes rather than volume
- Opportunity to influence patient care and clinical best practices
- Leadership growth potential, including Associate Medical Director responsibilities
- Supportive culture that values physician input and work-life balance
The Opportunity
As a Primary Care Physician, you will provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, managing acute concerns, chronic conditions, and preventive health needs. You'll practice with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating closely with advanced practice providers and an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences and outcomes.
This role offers the opportunity to mentor APPs, contribute to quality initiatives, and help shape the future of primary care within an innovative healthcare organization.
What You'll Bring
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Eligible for Alaska medical licensure
- Passion for delivering high-quality, evidence-based primary care
- Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care
- Desire to be part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving healthcare
- Discover Wasilla, Alaska
Located in the heart of the Mat-Su Valley, Wasilla offers an incredible quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, breathtaking scenery, and a strong sense of community. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, skiing, wildlife, or simply having room to breathe, Alaska provides an unmatched lifestyle adventure.
Ready to Learn More?
We'd love to connect with physicians who are passionate about transforming primary care and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
- Angela Lee
- Director, Talent Acquisition
- Angela.Lee@mpgus.com
- 239-887-5864
Apply today and discover how Vera Whole Health is empowering physicians to deliver the care they envisioned when they chose medicine.
Compensation Range
- $211,369.00 to
- $317,053.00
The anticipated base salary range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
The Primary Care Physician will provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, managing acute concerns, chronic conditions, and preventive health needs. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and contribute to quality initiatives and clinical best practices.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Applicants must also be eligible for Alaska medical licensure and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$264k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $258k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$264k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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