Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Physician

Soldotna, Alaska

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Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000380

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join our Soldotna, Alaska Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Soldotna, Alaska —better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our established, close-knit team of 8 physicians, which includes three day hospitalists and one nocturnist.
Our physicians in the group work and communicate well with each other. We value diversity and learning from one another to approach patient care with fresh perspectives.
Your voice matters here; teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We value the opinions and contributions of our team members when making changes. Our team works autonomously to make decisions efficiently.
Strong work ethic, honesty, and patient safety always come first.
We have an active local medical community with opportunities in local leadership, and we enjoy a warm and supportive relationship with the hospital administration.

Qualifications:

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Board-certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Active medical license or eligible to become licensed in Alaska.
We are proud to offer J1 visa sponsorship through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Conrad 30.

Scheduling:

Flexible block scheduling, working week blocks.

Key Responsibilities:

At Central Peninsula Hospital, we practice the full breadth of adult medicine, including general medical wards, surgical consults, and an open small ICU. We have E-ICU coverage at night.
The Alaska Hospitalist Group provides medical consultation for a wide variety of surgical services.
In addition to Central Peninsula Hospital, the staffing model with The Alaska Hospitalist Group also includes hospitalist services at Providence Alaska Medical Center, St. Elias Specialty Hospital, and Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

Living and Working in Soldotna:

Most of us at the Alaska Hospitalist Group have a passion for the beauty and adventure that Alaska has to offer, including photography, fishing, mountain biking, skiing, boating, and aviation. We spend time with our families and in the outdoors during our time off, while the flexible schedule permits coverage for one another when we are out.
The City of Soldotna is situated along the banks of the Kenai River, approximately 10 miles inland from the shores of Cook Inlet. Soldotna is at the heart of the Central Peninsula area, near the communities of Kalifornsky Beach, Kenai, Kasilof, Clam Gulch, Nikiski, Anchor Point, Funny River, and Sterling. Within driving distance are the cities of Homer, Seward, and Anchorage. Soldotna’s location offers residents and visitors beautiful nature — from world-record salmon in the Kenai River to wild caribou herds, to migratory waterfowl on the Kenai River Flats and in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is made up of two million acres of untouched wilderness, dedicated in 1941 by President Roosevelt.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability coverage.
401k with matching contributions.
Paid medical malpractice and tail coverage.
Annual CME allowance.

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact—because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration:

You’re part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability:

You lead with intention—owning your role in shaping hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership

Practicing :
Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.
Single-site Leadership :
Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

“In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other.”

Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE
Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine
“My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We’re here to give them the tools, the data, and the support — not to micromanage them.”

Chia-Singh Yang, MD
Regional President, Hospital Medicine
“I moved states for this role. I knew right away—after meeting the team—that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported.”

Sunny Pattar, MD
Medical Director, Hospital Medicine
“We’re proud of the impact we’re making. It’s real, it’s measurable, and it’s felt in our communities.”

Karen Allen, MD
Regional Medical Director, Hospital Medicine