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

06230B – We have an amazing opportunity for Advanced Practice Providers who thrive working in Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine environments. The need at this location is for ongoing coverage, so you can build a schedule that works for both you and the client! When you're not working, you'll have the opportunity to experience the best of the area. This will be an unforgettable locum assignment you don't want to miss out on!

Location: Southeast Alaska

Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract

Date Range: ASAP start date (pending credentialing) with an ongoing rotation need

Job Specialties: Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine

 Compensation:

• $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:

• Virtual and In-Person Urgent Care: Monday - Friday, 5:00pm-12:00am
• Emergency Call: Monday-Friday, 12:00am-8:00am
• Weekend Call: Friday at 5:00pm through Monday at 8:00am

Responsibilities:

• Patient Volume, After Hours UC: Averages 1-2 patients per day
• Patient Volume, Weekends: Averages 6-8 patients per day
• Patient Volume, Emergency: Averages 1 per night
• Staffing Mix: 3 Physicians, 1 additional APP, RNs, Administrative and Support Staff
• Low to moderate acuity primary and urgent care with intermittent emergency stabilization
• Virtual urgent care and in person duties
• After Hours Call Coverage

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years experience
• Active Alaska State Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) license
• Board Certified
• Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS and BLSO/ALSO or CALS OB
• Active DEA registration
• Strong primary care and urgent care experience
• Emergency Medicine experience
• 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: 

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