Hospitalist Physician: Sign On Bonus, Relocation Bonus and Retention Bonus Eligible
Compensation
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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 Hospitalist 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”. The Hospitalist Physician is an employee working under the supervision of the Medical Director who is, in turn, supervised by the Clinical Services Administrator.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Education
Must have completed an accredited medical school.
Minimum Experience
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.
- License, Certification, Registration Must have Alaska State License and DEA License.
- Equipment/Tools/Word-Aids: Must have the computer skills needed to access computerized medical records.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Needs the skills and knowledge to practice medicine in the area of their specialty.
Supervisory Responsibilities: 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
120.6
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 Hospitalist Physician will provide medical care to patients in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region while contributing to the organization's mission of improving health status. The role involves working under the supervision of the Medical Director and includes the supervision of medical students, residents, and physician extenders.
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 for this position.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 43 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 79% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $300k (middle half $266k–$375k)427 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alaska index 102.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Alaska | 58 active | 22,578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 79% no call · 44% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $75k sign-on | US Physician listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine hiring demand | #18 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 418 in the last 30 days | 409 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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