Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine in Alaska

Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine
Location: Alaska
Employer: Wilderness Medical Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

06003B – We're recruiting Advanced Practice Providers for a Locum Tenens assignment on a Rural Southeast Alaskan island. This scenic island has no shortage of rich culture, outdoor activities, and amazing wildlife. This is a Hospitalist/ED + Primary Care position in which candidates must have at least 2-years experience. We are looking for providers who are able to offer rotations on an ongoing basis.   Are you ready for your next Alaskan adventure?

Location:  Southeast Alaska

Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract

Date Range: Immediate Start Date & Ongoing Rotations

Job Specialties: Hospitalist, Emergency Medicine

 Compensation: $15,000+ per month!

• $97.00 hourly rate
• $145.50 hourly overtime rate
• $145.50 hourly call-back rate
• $225.00 daily call rate
• $145.50 hourly holiday rate (limited holidays apply)
• 2 paid travel days, paid 8 hours at the regular hourly rate (1 arrival, 1 departure)

Schedule:  Must be able to commit to regular, ongoing rotations - prefer 7 consecutive days in a row

• Day Shift: 8:00am-4:00pm (Onsite) OR
• Night Shift: 4:00pm-Midnight (Onsite) + (Call)

Responsibilities:

• Patient Volume, ED: Averages 3-4 patients per day
• Patient Volume, Inpatient: Averages 3 patients per day
• Staffing Mix: 3 additional providers, MAs, Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Administrative Staff
• Low to moderate acuity with intermittent higher acuity presentations requiring stabilization and transfer
• Inpatient care and stabilization
• Emergency Department coverage
• Care Coordination with nursing staff, behavioral health, and regional consultants

Position Requirements:

• Active Alaska State Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) license
• Active BLS, ACLS, ATLS, NRP, PALS, BLSO/ALSO or CALS
• Active DEA registration
• Board Certified
• Minimum 2 years of primary care experience
• Emergency Medicine & Inpatient experience
• Comfortable working with limited on-site specialty backup
• Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
• Must be culturally sensitive and willing to embrace the native community and their culture

Additional Details:

• Medical Malpractice Insurance:  Provided at no cost to you
• Travel & Housing:  Provided at no cost to you
• Meaningful Work:  Serve a deserving community with critical healthcare services

About Us:

At Wilderness Medical Staffing, we understand your desire for a fulfilling career that lets you practice meaningful medicine without burnout. Founded in 2010 by a provider just like you, we believe medicine should be an adventure. As a purpose-driven locum tenens staffing company, we actively connect healthcare professionals to more than 200 rural and remote locations throughout the Northwest United States and Alaska—ensuring you can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

How to Apply:

Apply here, learn more by visiting  , or  contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions.

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