Physician Psychiatric-Mental Health - Competitive Salary

Company: Community Health Systems
Location: Palmer
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska is seeking a BE/BC Psychiatrist to join the team! Hospital employed position in an acute behavioral health unit Primarily adults with occasional adolescents Choose your schedule: 7 on/7 off or Monday - Friday Three advanced practitioners in the unit Inpatient only with plans to expand to outpatient Medical Director opportunity available, if desired Experienced physicians and new graduates are welcomed COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE: Excellent compensation Commencement bonus Residency/fellowship stipend Paid time off Relocation allowance Medical education debt repayment assistance Annual CME allowance and CME days off Excellent health benefits with 401K Malpractice MAT-SU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is a Level III Trauma, 125 bed facility with a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging and emergency, medical and surgical services. It has been twice named one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review. Alaska has no state income tax and offers some of the best reimbursement rates in the country. It also boasts low malpractice rates and is very business friendly. According to the state Department of Labor, Mat-Su valley is one of Alaska's and the nation’s most ‘robust’ economies, boasting job growth with a steady increase in the population. Over the last decade the valley’s population increased by 42 percent and the number of jobs almost doubled. PALMER, AK - Work. Live. Play Palmer, AK is just 42 miles northeast of Anchorage. This beautiful town is known for its agricultural setting, celebrated history, and exciting adventures. The Matanuska-Susitna Valley features 23,000 square miles of rivers, lakes, glaciers, and mountains. Nestled in between the Talkeetna and Chugach Mountains, you can also explore Knik Glacier, Matanuska Peak, Pioneer Peak, Hatcher Pass, and Matanuska Glacier which are all close by. During the winter months, the northern lights will dance across the sky and amaze you. This stunning area is the ideal location for someone seeking to rest and recharge.

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