Medical Director- Kenai, Alaska at Frontera Search Partners, LLC

Medical Director – Family Medicine (Full-Time, Alaska)
Salary: $300,000 annually + sign-on bonus + full relocation package
Contract: 3 years

Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to serve as Medical Director for two community-based clinics in Kenai and Soldotna, Alaska. This is a rare leadership opportunity to combine clinical care with program oversight in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Why the position is open:
This role has been vacant for over a year due to recruitment challenges tied to relocation. We are seeking a physician who is excited about practicing in Alaska and making a long-term impact on the community.

• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts weekly (M–Th or Tue–Fri)

• Workload: 60% administrative / 40% clinical

• Clinical Work: Full-scope outpatient primary care including:

  • Management of chronic conditions (diabetes, COPD, CHF, etc.)

  • Minor procedures (mole excisions, joint injections, fracture/cast management, suturing, toenail removal)

  • Women’s health (IUD and Nexplanon insertion/removal)

  • Behavioral health (depression, anxiety) and pain management (including Suboxone)

• Administrative Duties: Oversight of the Primary Care Department, including:

  • Medical protocols, peer reviews, and quality assurance programs

  • Policy/procedure implementation and program integration

  • Provider credentialing, privileging, and new hire interviews

  • Compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local regulations

  • Training, performance improvement, and population health initiatives

Support: 8 total physicians on staff, plus RNs and medical techs.

• Board Certification in Family Medicine (MD/DO required)

• BLS certification

• Alaska medical license (must obtain within 90 days; agency reimburses)

• DEA (CSR for Suboxone TBD)

• Experience in both clinical and administrative roles preferred

• Salary: $300,000 annually

• Sign-on bonus

• Retention bonus

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (through FEHB or FSA/cash-in-lieu)

• Life Insurance: Tribe-paid (1.5x annual salary)

• 401k: 100% match up to 7% of earnings

• Paid Time Off: 21 days annually (increases at years 2 & 5)

• Extended Sick Leave: 15 days annually

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (includes employee birthday)

• Relocation Assistance: Fully covered (no cost cap; up to 18,000 lbs. + 1 vehicle)

• Other Benefits: EAP, Aflac supplemental insurance, CME/licensure fees, jury duty/witness leave, severe weather leave, cell phone allowance

• 1 Zoom interview

• 1 site visit (candidate may bring a guest)

• Final review and approval by Tribal Council before offer

Apply now to take on a unique leadership opportunity serving Alaska’s communities while enjoying unmatched relocation support and long-term career growth.