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

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:

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