Hospitalist Physician: Sign On Bonus, Relocation Bonus and Retention Bonus Eligible

Hospital 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 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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient care

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).

What does the Physician market look like in Alaska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $300k (middle half $266k–$375k)427 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Alaska58 active22,578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 79% no call · 44% no weekends43 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
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings418 in the last 30 days409 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
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 Hospital Medicine Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 10 employers
4
<$205k
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13
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2
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2
$385k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
12% this job
Loan repayment
12%
CME allowance
6%
Relocation assistance
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,170 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.