Family Medicine Physician: Sign On Bonus*, Relocation Bonus and Retention Bonus Eligible

Family MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

The Staff Family Medicine Physician shall be committed to contributing to the Mission of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, “to achieve the greatest possible improvement in the health status of the people of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska.”

They are responsible for providing primary care services to ambulatory patients in the outpatient and village clinic settings.

They will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide quality care, serve as a resource person when the situation requires, and apply age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care.

The Staff Physician is an employee working under the supervision of the Medical Director who is, in turn, supervised by the Primary Care Administrator.

Position Qualifications

  • Must have completed an accredited medical school.
  • Must have completed a residency training program and be board eligible or board certified (unless specific exception is made) by the appropriate board of the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association.
  • Must have Alaska State License and DEA License.
  • Must have the computer skills needed to access computerized medical records.
  • Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of their specialty.

Ability to supervise medical students, residents, physician extenders and community Health Aide clinical practice.

Benefits Include

  • Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee Wellness Center

*$75,000 sign on bonus for a 3-year commitment / $35,000 sign on bonus for a 2-year commitment

Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum

138.16

Employment Type: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Hours Per Week

40

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Family Medicine Physician provides primary care services to ambulatory patients in both outpatient and village clinic settings. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care while applying age-specific and culturally sensitive medical practices.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited medical school and a residency training program, and be board eligible or certified. A valid Alaska State License and DEA License are required to practice.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Ambulatory careMedical record documentationSupervision of medical staffCultural diversity awarenessAge specific care

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Alaska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $275k (middle half $245k–$316k)135 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Alaska13 active2,611 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 48% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$75k sign-onUS Physician listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,732 in the last 30 days1,432 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+2.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
CME allowance
50%
Relocation assistance
44% this job
Loan repayment
29%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,613 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Yukon-Kuskokwim Health

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per year
Eleven paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center
$75,000 sign-on bonus for 3-year commitment

Living in Bethel

Median resident rent
$1,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
10 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.