Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Anchorage, AK

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: Anchorage, AK
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 3 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Anchorage, Alaska Hospital Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity
12-Hour Shifts • Closed ICU • No Procedures • Epic EMR • Ongoing Coverage

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Board Certified Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Physicians for an ongoing Hospital Medicine locum tenens opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska .

This is a substantive adult inpatient opportunity for experienced hospitalists looking for recurring blocks of coverage in Alaska. Physicians manage approximately 18–22 patient encounters per shift within an established Hospital Medicine program featuring a closed ICU with dedicated intensivist coverage, no required procedures, no call, and Epic EMR .

The program strongly prefers physicians who can commit to seven consecutive 12-hour shifts , ideally providing two weeks of coverage per month . Candidates must already hold an active Alaska medical license and be flexible across days, nights, and weekends.

Opportunity Highlights

• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Specialty: Hospital Medicine
• Provider Type: Physician
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage: Ongoing
• 12-Hour Shifts
• 6:00 AM–6:00 PM / 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
• Approximately 18–22 Patient Encounters Per Shift
• Hospitalist Census: Approximately 90–95 Patients
• Closed ICU
• Dedicated Intensivist Coverage
• No Procedures Required
• No Call
• Epic EMR
• Temporary Privileges May Be Available for Clean Files
• Active Alaska Medical License Required

Schedule & Commitment

The program is seeking physicians who can provide meaningful, recurring coverage rather than isolated shifts.

• 12-hour shifts
• Day Shift: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
• Physicians must be flexible across days, nights, and weekends
• 7 consecutive shifts strongly preferred
• Ideally available for approximately 2 weeks per month
• A 7-on / 7-off structure may potentially be accommodated
• Ongoing coverage need

Physicians should be prepared to rotate between day and night coverage based on scheduling needs.

Hospital Medicine Environment

The Hospital Medicine service manages an overall census of approximately 90–95 patients , with individual physicians typically managing approximately 18–22 patient encounters per shift .

The ICU is closed , with dedicated intensivists responsible for critical-care management. This allows the Hospital Medicine physician to remain focused on adult inpatient medicine without being responsible for ICU procedures.

There are no procedural requirements and no call responsibilities associated with the current need.

Clinical Responsibilities

Physicians will provide comprehensive adult inpatient Hospital Medicine care consistent with credentialed scope, including:

• Evaluate and manage hospitalized adult patients
• Perform initial and follow-up inpatient assessments
• Develop and manage appropriate treatment plans
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Review laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic findings
• Coordinate specialty consultation when indicated
• Collaborate with intensivists for patients requiring critical-care management
• Coordinate care with nursing, case management, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support appropriate discharge planning and transitions of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient clinical status

No procedures are required.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) or Family Medicine
• Active Alaska medical license already in hand
• Recent Hospital Medicine experience
• Comfortable managing approximately 18–22 patient encounters per shift
• Available for 12-hour shifts
• Flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
• Ability to provide seven consecutive shifts strongly preferred
• Clean credentialing history strongly preferred for temporary privilege consideration

The program is not currently seeking to license physicians specifically for this need , making an existing Alaska license an important submission requirement.

Why Hospitalists Consider This Opportunity

Closed ICU
Dedicated intensivist coverage keeps the physician's clinical focus on Hospital Medicine.

No Procedures
No procedural responsibilities are required.

No Call
Coverage occurs during scheduled 12-hour shifts without an additional call rotation.

Defined Patient Load
Approximately 18–22 encounters per physician shift.

Block Scheduling Potential
Seven consecutive shifts are preferred, with the possibility of building recurring coverage around a 7-on / 7-off structure.

Long-Term Coverage
The need is ongoing, creating the potential for physicians who are a strong clinical fit to establish recurring blocks rather than repeatedly searching for short assignments.

Epic EMR
Work within a widely utilized inpatient documentation platform.

About Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage offers something few locum tenens destinations can replicate: access to extraordinary wilderness without giving up the conveniences of a major regional city.

Surrounded by mountains and coastal landscapes, Anchorage provides immediate access to hiking, skiing, fishing, wildlife, and some of Alaska's most distinctive outdoor experiences. For physicians traveling in for concentrated blocks of coverage, the schedule can create an unusual opportunity to combine meaningful Hospital Medicine work with extended time in one of the country's most remarkable destinations.

Why Physicians Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge credentialing support
• Dedicated recruiter communication
• Travel and lodging coordination
• Transparent scheduling and onboarding
• Long-term relationship focus

Already Alaska licensed and open to recurring 7-shift blocks?

Submit your updated CV and availability today to discuss this ongoing Anchorage Hospital Medicine locum tenens opportunity .

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