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Anchorage, Alaska

PHYSICIAN

Family MedicineNo callPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Position Overview

We are seeking a PRN Family Medicine Physician to join our behavioral health team. This role combines primary care expertise with a focus on supporting patients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The Family Medicine Physician will play a vital role in providing comprehensive, integrated care, addressing both physical and behavioral health needs to improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including physical exams, to identify and treat physical health conditions alongside behavioral health challenges.
  • Collaborate with behavioral health professionals to develop and implement integrated treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
  • Manage and treat chronic and acute medical conditions in patients with co-occurring mental health or substance use disorders.
  • Prescribe and manage medications, including psychotropic medications, in coordination with psychiatrists and other specialists.
  • Provide preventive care and health education to support patients’ overall well-being.
  • Participate in case conferences with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
  • Document patient interactions, diagnoses, and treatment plans in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Stay informed about advancements in family medicine and behavioral health to incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of a residency program in Family Medicine.
  • Board certification in Family Medicine (or eligibility for certification).
  • Valid state medical license to practice.
  • Experience or interest in behavioral health and integrated care settings preferred.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care.

Work Environment

  • Clinical setting, including outpatient clinics, community health centers, or integrated care facilities.
  • Collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • May include on-call responsibilities or after-hours consultations as needed.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an innovative team dedicated to integrating physical and mental health care.
  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.
  • Make a meaningful impact by addressing the whole-person needs of patients.

If you are a compassionate Family Medicine Physician passionate about holistic care and behavioral health, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningChronic condition managementMedication managementMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationEvidence-based practice

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, 52% have no call, 58% 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 PHYSICIAN at UHS a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,584 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

15
<$320k
9
$320k-350k
14
$350k-380k
8
$380k-410k
4
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
56%
Relocation assistance
41%
Loan repayment
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Primary Care Physician w/ Managed Care exp (Open comp.)

MASC Medical · Brooksville, Florida

$420k
#2

Physician, Family Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

Dr House · Anchorage, Alaska

$100-$200/hr
#3

Physician, Internal Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
#4

Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician Atlanta GA

$150-$200/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine listings

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

  • No call

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
Professional development opportunities