Family Medicine Physician

This Family Medicine Physician position at Foundation Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Family Medicine position at Foundation Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Foundation Health lists compensation for this physician position at $300k to $400k annually.

This is approximately 32% above the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Family Medicine, Broad Scope of Practice, Acute Concerns Management, Chronic Conditions Management, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Critical Communication, Quality Healthcare Commitment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Family Medicine Physician will join an experienced team at Tanana Valley Clinic, providing care across the full lifespan from newborns to geriatrics, managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Providers will work collaboratively within a rural health system environment, maintaining ...

Benefits package: $300K first year guarantee, $65K sign-on bonus, 7 weeks ATO, $5K CME allowance, 401k, Medical, dental, vision, Malpractice insurance, Licensure reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.