The Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) seeks an Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Acute Care Surgery to join our growing hospital based team.  As a Level II Trauma center, the highest trauma designation in Alaska, ANMC represents over 30 medical specialties and serves as the tertiary referral center for Alaska Native and American Indian people across the entire state.  Our unique patient population, breathtaking geography and cohesive team make this a one-of-a-kind practice opportunity!

The Assistant Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) is responsible for clinical supervision and leadership of the operating room at ANMC, as well as being a clinical leader and provider with experience to assess clinical competence and current best practices. In collaboration with the chief medical officer, the ACMO will be responsible for the overall improvement of care delivery in all facets. The ACMO may choose to engage in any clinical area the ANMC administrator determines to be under the purview of the ACMO including but not limited to the acute care hospital, the ambulatory surgical environment, specialty clinics, and travel and housing. The role specifically is tasked with performance improvement of safety, quality, operations, patients experience and financial outcomes.

Qualifications:  MD/DO Degree Post Residency; clinical experience in specialty required. Valid and Unrestricted Alaska Medical license. Current American Board of Certification Specialty appropriate for service. BLS/ACLS Trained.  Demonstrated engagement in quality improvement activities in a previous role as chief medical officer, service line medical director, chief medical information officer, chief resident or similar positions for a period of not less than one year. Must be actively engaged in furthering skills in a performance improvement methodology such as Lean Six Sigma or established equivalent approved by the ANMC organizational leadership OR engaged in skills set development regarding patient safety

As a Forbes rated “Best-in-State” Employer, we offer: 

• Competitive annual salary
• 6.5 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks CME and 11 holidays per year
• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Guaranteed student loan reimbursement
• Retirement savings with generous employer match
• Sign-on bonus and relocation

Anchorage is a majestic city flanked by the Chugach Mountains and the ocean, offering a diverse array of outdoor activities from hiking and biking to skiing and fishing.  With a globally strategic location, a vibrant international airport and cultural diversity, Anchorage offers large city amenities with small-town values and ranks as a “Top Ten Best Cities to Live In” by Bloomberg Business News.  As an added benefit, there is no state income tax and no sales tax in Anchorage!     

If you seek a meaningful practice with the opportunity to truly make a difference, while continually enhancing your skills, join our dedicated, compassionate team at ANMC. 

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For more information, please contact Victor Jensen at (907)205-2113.  Please send your CV to vajensen@anthc.org

Qualifications:  MD/DO Degree Post Residency; clinical experience in specialty required. Valid and Unrestricted Alaska Medical license. Current American Board of Certification Specialty appropriate for service. BLS/ACLS Trained.  Demonstrated engagement in quality improvement activities in a previous role as chief medical officer, service line medical director, chief medical information officer, chief resident or similar positions for a period of not less than one year. Must be actively engaged in furthering skills in a performance improvement methodology such as Lean Six Sigma or established equivalent approved by the ANMC organizational leadership OR engaged in skills set development regarding patient safety

About Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

A Unique Career in an Extraordinary PlaceTake your career to new heights in Anchorage, Alaska! As a Physician or Advanced Practice Professional for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, you’ll work at one of the nation’s most unique hospitals, the Alaska Native Medical Center. Working here is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact toward our mission to make Alaska Native people the healthiest people in the world. You’ll also get to live in one of the most remarkable places in the world, with unparalleled beauty all around you and adventure at your front door.

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