Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Alaska

Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice Location: Alaska Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Alaska!

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in Alaska, starting Dec 7, 2026. The schedule involves Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm shifts. This role requires managing a patient panel, providing primary care, handling urgent care cases including suturing, performing women's health procedures such as pap smears and IUD removal, and managing complex chronic diseases, with potential for pediatric patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a patient panel population, delivering comprehensive primary care.
• Provide urgent care services, including common procedures like fish hook removals.
• Serve a rural and Indian health Alaska patient population.
• Perform suturing, splintering, and women's health procedures such as pap smears, pelvic exams, and IUD removal and insertions.
• Conduct scheduled primary care appointments and manage complex chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, hyperlipidemia, COPD, chronic pain, and foot care.
• Offer care for pediatric patients as needed.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine
• EMR: Cerner

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists across various healthcare settings, gaining insights and perspectives that enrich your professional practice.
2. Cultivate meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and communities, enriching your clinical experience and cultural competence.
3. Enjoy the flexibility of short-term assignments, allowing you to test the waters before committing to permanent positions or long-term contracts.
4. Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in patients' lives, even in short-term assignments, contributing to your overall sense of purpose and fulfillment.
5. Provide essential healthcare services during crises, such as natural disasters or pandemics, contributing to emergency response efforts and community resilience.

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