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

06433J - Practice Medicine Where Your Skills will make a Lasting Difference. We are seeking Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to provide Primary and Emergency care in some of the most remote villages in Southwest Alaska. In this role, you'll work closely with at least 1 other APP and provide full-scope medicine to an underserved population. Rotation dates are flexible , allowing providers to work around personal schedules. This is a great opportunity for providers looking to hone their skills and grow in their clinical practice. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Location: Rural Southwest Alaska

Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract

Date Range: December 2026 and Ongoing

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 $27,000+ 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
• Provider will be working with at least one other APP.
• On-Call Details:
  • Provider may have secondary call responsibilities (no solo-call)
  • 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
• 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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