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

06339J - Create your own schedule and practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in SW Alaskan Villages - meaningful work paired with excellent compensation - make 25k+ per month! This is an Emergency Medicine and Primary Care role where you'll work in alongside community health teams and experienced regional providers. This position offers a high level of clinical autonomy, practicing full-scope medicine to an underserved population. Rotation dates are flexible , allowing providers to work around personal schedules. For clinicians who enjoy practicing at the top of their clinical scope and are looking for a unique change of scenery, all while earning excellent compensation, this is a rewarding opportunity that you don't want to miss!

Location: Rural Southwest Alaska

Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract

Date Range: As soon as credentialed for 2-4 week assignments on rotation

Job Specialties: Primary Care, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine

Assignments: Rotation dates are flexible - work around your personal life!

• 3-4 week-long rotations are preferred
• 6 week first assignment to accommodate orientation

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Compensation: Make $25,000+ per month plus on-call pay!

• 1.5x holiday rate (limited holidays apply)
• 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure)
• Access to training and educational resources

Responsibilities:

• Patient Volume, Clinic: Averages 8-12 per day
• On-Call Details:
  • Frequency depends on the specific village assignment, some on-call duties may be shared
  • Some villages have APPs and Health Aides to assist with call
  • A Physician is always available via telemedicine if APPs need a consultation

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
• Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
• OB & Peds experience 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:

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