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 General Cardiologist to join our highly experienced team at Porter Heart & Vascular Center, the only full-time cardiology clinic serving Interior Alaska and the Far North.
The Opportunity:
Explore a fulfilling career opportunity as a General Cardiologist at the Porter Heart & Vascular Center. Our patient-centric approach fosters a collaborative team environment, ensuring comprehensive care across diagnostics, short- and long-term management, and prevention for a diverse range of cardiovascular conditions. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, you'll play a vital role in advancing heart health for Fairbanksans and neighboring communities. Join our dynamic team, where your expertise will contribute to our shared mission of providing exceptional cardiovascular care. Elevate your career in a setting that values innovation, teamwork, and making a genuine impact on the well-being of our patients.
- Compensation: $500k base salary + production bonuses. Expected compensation between $700k - $840k. $65k Sign-On bonus.
- Schedule: M-F outpatient clinic. 7 weeks ATO and 2 weeks for CME.
- Patient Panel: Outpatient setting offering patients short and long-term management of heart-related conditions.
- Team: Robust and collaborative cardiovascular team consisting of 2 interventional cardiologists and 5 advanced practice providers.
You can expect to:
- Perform and interpret nuclear cardiolite, exercise stress testing, transesophageal echocardiogram, electrical cardioversion, and loop recorder placement.
- Assist with seeing patients in an outpatient clinic setting and interpretation of ECG’s, echocardiogram’s, holter, and event monitors.
Learn more about our clinic: Porter Heart & Vascular Center
Foundation Health Partners:
Foundation Health Partners is a non-profit, community-owned and independently operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of a 152-bed community hospital, a 90-bed skilled nursing facility, and more than 15 hospital-based outpatient clinics. As the most advanced medical facility for hundreds of miles, we are committed to providing exceptional care to everyone who comes through our doors.
FHP is proud to offer its providers:
- Professional autonomy.
- Strong commitment to work-life balance.
- 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.
Submit your CV for confidential consideration to Alex Gustafson at [email protected]
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
- 16 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | robust youth sports programs
- An easily accessible airport is less than 10 minutes from the hospital
- 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
QualificationsGraduate of an approved school of medicine with licensure in state where he/she practices.
Board Eligible/Board Certified by appropriate certifying board. Current DEA number.
Must apply for and maintain Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges at appropriate facilities if required by Physician’s employment agreement. Requires commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress, critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly, desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member and excellent interpersonal skills. Able to meet desired business outcomes while maintaining quality of care. Must be willing to update skills constantly.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an approved school of medicine
- State medical licensure where practicing
- Board eligible or board certified by the appropriate certifying board
- Current DEA number
- Maintain medical staff membership and clinical privileges when required
- Commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress
- Critical listening and clear communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse people and as a team member
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet business outcomes while maintaining quality of care
- Willingness to continuously update skills
- Additional related education and/or experience
What We Do
Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is an independent, community-owned health system in Fairbanks, Alaska. It operates Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, and Denali Center, serving patients across Alaska’s Interior. The organization provides hospital, outpatient, specialty, emergency, and short- and long-term care, combining experienced professionals, advanced technology, and best practices to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for patients and residents throughout the region.
