Orthopedics - Adult Reconstructive Physician

Orthopedic Surgeon

Join our team for a full-time Orthopedic Surgery opportunity in the breathtaking Kenai Peninsula! This position offers a mix of clinic, operative, and call responsibilities, with modern facilities and strong surgical and clinical support.

Job Description

• Full-time Orthopedic Surgery opportunity
• Mix of clinic, operative, and call responsibilities
• Modern facilities with strong surgical and clinical support
• Predictable schedule and reasonable call rotation
• Hospital employed position joining 100 plus established physicians
• Replacing existing practice where physician earned $1.4 million last year
• Stability: Some of the highest reimbursements in the country with physicians earning in the top 5% nationally
• Retention rate: Higher than any other state in the United States over a 25-year span of recruiting experience

Work Schedule

• Clinic Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Clinic Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Average Patient Volume: patients per day
• Call Schedule: 1:4 General Orthopedic Surgery call

Compensation

• Up to 90th percentile MGMA base salary
• Productivity and experience-based compensation structure (Compensation details available upon request)

Benefits

• $25,000 sign-on bonus (paid upon execution of final contract)
• $25,000 relocation assistance (paid upon execution of final contract)
• Student loan repayment program (eligible; not designated as an underserved area)
• CME allowance: $5,000 per calendar year
• CME time off: 5 paid days annually
• Licensure, dues & subscriptions: Paid by CPGH
• Insurance benefits:
  • Health insurance: Moda Health Insurance Plan
  • Dental & vision insurance: Delta Dental
  • Life & AD&D insurance (per CPGH plan)
  • Short-term & long-term disability insurance (per CPGH plan)
• Retirement plans: 403(b) and 457 plans
• Paid time off:
  • 25 days PTO (vacation)
  • Sick leave with IAP plan to supplement
  • 7 paid holidays

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for Alaska medical licensure
• Broad orthopedic skill set preferred
• Strong commitment to patient-centered, team-based care

Community Overview

Located on the Kenai Peninsula, known for breathtaking natural beauty. Access to world-class fishing, hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation. Safe, family-friendly community with excellent schools. Lower congestion and cost of living compared to many urban markets. Ideal for surgeons seeking adventure, balance, and long-term practice stability.

Affordable cost of living: Housing and consumer goods historically 30% less than Anchorage and parts of Alaska not on the road system. Accessibility: Local airport with direct flights to Anchorage less than 30 minutes; short breathtaking drive less than 2 hours; direct flights from Anchorage to all major hubs. Climate and daylight myths: Central Alaska not nearly as frigid as Northern Alaska and has similar amounts of daylight as Pacific Northwest and Northeastern United States in the winter.

Tourism capital of Alaska: Home to one of the top fisheries in the entire world; abundant wildlife photography; home to world-class downhill skiing where Olympians train.