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Fairbanks, Alaska

Family Medicine Physician

Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300K - $400K

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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 is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our highly experienced team at Tanana Valley Clinic, part of the largest and most comprehensive locally owned clinic in Alaska.

The Opportunity

Join a family medicine clinic with more than 60 years of history serving the Fairbanks community. The clinic is part of a large multidisciplinary health system and provides care to patients across the full lifespan, from newborns to geriatrics.

Our providers manage a broad range of acute concerns as well as ongoing chronic conditions. Practicing at our clinic within a rural health system allows physicians to maintain a broad scope of practice and take a more active role in managing complex patient care.

The clinic environment is collaborative, with family medicine physicians and advanced practice providers working together to support the needs of the community.

Compensation: $300k first year guarantee! Average annual total compensation with base pay and production between $350k-$400k. $65k sign-on bonus. Eligible for an annual $10k physician incentive quality metric bonus.

Schedule: 32 patient hours and 8 admin hours per week. 7 weeks ATO and 2 weeks for CME.

Patient Panel: Diverse acuities and populations. 18 patients per day

Team: Our clinic is comprised of physicians, APPs, RNs, MAs, pharmacist, virtual scribes, and a comprehensive administrative support staff.

Foundation Health Partners

Foundation Health Partners is a community-owned and operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of 3 facilities, including Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic, and Denali Center, a long-term care 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 annual CME allowance plus 80 hours (2 weeks) of paid CME time.
  • 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.
  • 280 hours (7 weeks) of Approved Time Off
  • Submit your CV for confidential consideration to Alex Gustafson at providerrecruiting@foundationhealth.org

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.

  • Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
  • College Town – University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College

Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.

  • 17 Elementary Schools | 5 Middle Schools | 5 High Schools | robust youth sports programs
  • No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community-wide festivals, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.

Check out this video about Fairbanks: We invite you to explore Fairbanks, Alaska - YouTube

Qualifications

Must apply for and maintain Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges at appropriate facilities if required by Physician’s employment agreement. The right candidate will have a commitment to quality healthcare, critical communication abilities, desire to work as a team, excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to improve practices consistently.

Key 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 a broad scope of practice and taking an active role in complex patient care management.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Acute Concerns ManagementChronic Conditions ManagementTeamworkQuality Healthcare Commitment

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $342k in an average-cost state. 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, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Physician at Foundation Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,584 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$350k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$25k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,584 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Fairbanks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,840/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Foundation Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fairbanks, Alaska
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$300K first year guarantee
$65K sign-on bonus
7 weeks ATO
$5K CME allowance
401k
Medical, dental, vision
Malpractice insurance
Licensure reimbursement