Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Nurse Practitioner in Alaska

Physician Assistant | Nurse Practitioner Location: Alaska Employer: Wilderness Medical Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Wilderness Medical Staffing to find a qualified Nurse Practitioner PA in Alaska! 05753D - This position offers the flexibility to create your own schedule and lock in rotations far in advance so you can plan your personal life. Two week rotations are accepted for this high paying position in Southwest Alaska. We're looking for skilled Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who are confident in their abilities to work in remote village communities and provide primary and emergency care. You'll find people in this region of Alaska to be very warm and welcoming and you'll be immersed in Alaska Native culture all while making a difference, growing professionally, and experiencing the thrill of Alaska. Location: Remote Southwest Alaska Job Type: W-2 and 1099 Locum Tenens Contract Date Range: November 2026 and Ongoing Job Specialties: Primary Care, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine Assignments: Specific rotation dates are flexible - work around your schedule and personal life 2 week rotations are acceptable, 3-4 week-long rotations are preferred Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, shared call nights & weekends Compensation: Daily Rate + Daily Incentive Pay - $1187.00 per day, ($33,000+ per month) $900.00 daily rate & $62 per diem (W-2) $225.00 daily call rate Orientation days during your first rotation are paid under different structure Responsibilities: Patient volume: Averages 4-12 per day On-Call Details: Triage line in Anchorage takes first call Health Aides share call, some villages another APP will share call A Physician is always available at main facility for consultations and run medevacs Requirements: Active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska Active BLS, ACLS, & PALS ATLS preferred Active DEA registration Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency experience Must have good primary, chronic and preventative care experience Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization must have strong suturing skills OB & Peds experience preferred but not required Pre-natal visits are not required Well child & well woman experience is a plus but not required Experience with substance abuse is highly preferred Experience working in remote Alaska is highly preferred 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 in 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. All inquiries are confidential About Wilderness Medical Staffing At Wilderness Medical Staffing, we connect nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants and CRNAs with unique and rewarding opportunities to ignite their passion for medicine. Our exciting locum tenens placements cater to healthcare providers at every career stage. Serving healthcare facilities and industrial employers across the Northwest and Alaska, we are the only firm dedicated exclusively to these regions. With our extensive experience, we expertly manage all placement details, ensuring a seamless process for both providers and clients. Watch our video to discover our mission and how we can meet your staffing or career needs. 1778120EXPPLAT