Internal Medicine Critical Care Job in Anchorage, Alaska
Critical Care Intensivist Medical Director
Company:HCA Healthcare
Profession/Specialty:Internal Medicine Critical Care
Location:Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Description
Specialization:
Acute Care
Job Summary:
ICC Healthcare (Intensive Care Consortium) is seeking an experienced Intensivist Medical Director to lead a well-established critical care program at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician leader to provide both clinical and administrative leadership while helping drive quality initiatives, program growth, and operational excellence within a growing critical care service line.
The Medical Director will play a key role in advancing ICU operations, supporting physician development, leading quality improvement efforts, and partnering with hospital leadership to shape the future of critical care services throughout the region.
Qualified Candidates
- Prior physician leadership experience strongly preferred, Medical Director experience highly desirable
- Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine (all training pathways considered)
- Physicians with backgrounds in Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesia /Critical Care, Internal Medicine/Critical Care, or Emergency Medicine/Critical Care are encouraged to apply
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and quality improvement initiatives
- Ability to work a full-time schedule of approximately 12 shifts per month, consisting of a mix of day and night shifts
- ECMO experience, exposure, or strong interest in helping grow an expanding ECMO program is preferred.
- Medical Director will maintain both clinical and administrative responsibilities with dedicated administrative time
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to intensivists
- Develop collaborative relationships with hospital leadership, consulting physicians, nursing leadership, and clinical staff
- Lead quality, patient safety, operational, and performance improvement initiatives within the ICU
- Develop, implement, and oversee ICC clinical standards, protocols, and best practices
- Provide strategic direction for program growth, physician engagement, and operational performance
- Support physician recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development efforts
- Partner with hospital and ICC leadership to achieve quality, operational, and patient care goals
- Participate in multidisciplinary committees and hospital leadership initiatives
Incentive/Benefits Package
- Competitive compensation driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarking
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- CME allowance and paid CME days
- Flexible scheduling model with approximately 12 shifts per month
- 100% occurrence-based malpractice coverage
About ICC Healthcare
- ICC Healthcare employs more than 700 providers across 70+ critical care programs nationwide
- Part of the HCA Healthcare family, one of the nation's leading healthcare systems
- HCA Healthcare owns and operates more than 190 hospitals and care sites across 20 states
- ICC physicians partner with hospital leadership to drive quality, patient safety, operational excellence, and evidence-based critical care practices
- Providers have opportunities to participate in leadership development, national initiatives, and program innovation across a large healthcare network
- Access to robust clinical data and resources supports continuous improvement in patient outcomes and program performance
- ICC is committed to physician engagement, professional growth, and work-life balance
- 250-bed acute care hospital
- 14-bed ICU with capacity to expand to 16 beds
- 24/7 physician coverage model with 12-hour shifts
- Predominantly closed ICU model
- Comprehensive critical care program caring for medical, neurologic, cardiovascular, and surgical patients
- Certified Stroke Center with a significant neurologic patient population
- Cardiac surgery program including CABG and valve procedures
- ECMO capabilities with opportunity to support future program growth
- Hospital actively pursuing Trauma Center designation, creating exciting opportunities for continued program development
About Anchorage, Alaska
Nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and serves as the state's economic and healthcare hub. Physicians enjoy the unique opportunity to practice in a diverse and clinically rewarding environment while benefiting from an exceptional quality of life.
Anchorage offers a rare balance of professional fulfillment and outdoor adventure, with world-class fishing, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and access to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in North America. Residents enjoy excellent schools, a vibrant dining and arts scene, and convenient access to both modern city amenities and Alaska's unparalleled natural beauty.
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About Alaska Regional Hospital
About HCA Alaska Regional Hospital: Alaska Regional Hospital has over 1000 employees and a medical staff of over 550 independent practitioners. 250 bed regional facility offering a broad scope of services The hospital is the designated Shriners clinic facility in Alaska, and free immunization clinics are held monthly for area school children. Other services include free prostate cancer screenings, health education seminars, community health fairs, and support groups for cancer and stroke survivors. Alaska Regional is the only non-military hospital in the state with its own landing strip, allowing the hospital's LifeFlight Air Ambulance to transport critical care patients from the plane directly to the 24-hour Emergency Department. Alaska Regional even offers free valet parking to patients and visitors. Alaska Regional Hospital ranked among the nation's best hospitals for patient safety, according to Healthgrades 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award. ARH has been recognized for three consecutive years for being in the top 10% nationally for patient safety. Anchorage is the gateway to Alaska adventure. Located within Dena“ina E”nena, on the traditional homelands of the Dena—ina Athabascan people and the Native Village of Eklutna, the city combines wild Alaskan beauty, convenient urban comforts, mesmerizing outdoor spaces, and captivating arts and culture. Find sparkling glaciers, abundant wildlife, vast parks and trails, and dazzling northern lights. A trip to Anchorage opens doors to the best of Alaska, all in one place.
