Pediatrics, Pediatrics - Earn $396K Starting + $75K Sign-On in Scenic Southwest Alaska
Apply NowI hope your week is going well. Im reaching out because were partnering with the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) in Bethel, Alaska, on a rare Pediatrics opportunity that combines meaningful practice, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a direct impact in a culturally rich region.
Pediatric Physician Bethel, Alaska
Starting Salary: $396,596*
Sign-On Bonus: $75,000
Relocation: $15,000 individual / $20,000 family
Employment: 3-year contract with retention and performance bonuses
Time Off: 4.5 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
Position Highlights
- Provide acute, chronic, and well care for complex pediatric patients
- Work with a largely Yupik Alaska Native population with unique health needs
- Manage asthma, chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease, ADHD, seizure disorders, and more
- Stabilize and transport critical patients; occasional participation in medevac flights
- Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists during Bethel clinics and occasional village visits
- Support a team caring for 2,000+ pediatric patients across 58 rural communities
Benefit Highlights
- Comprehensive health coverage, life & disability insurance
- Retirement plans
- Tort Claims coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Eligibility for federal and state loan repayment
- Access to an Employee Wellness Center
Adventure + Community
Bethel sits along the Kuskokwim River and serves as the hub of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. With a strong Yupik cultural presence, 58 surrounding villages, and access to one of the nations largest wildlife refuges, this is an opportunity for pediatric physicians who value mission-driven work, connection, and outdoor beauty.
Interested in Learning More?
If this role aligns with what you're looking for, I'd be happy to share additional details or set up a confidential conversation with the hiring team. Just reply back with a good time to connect.