Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pulmonology - $250 per hour in Ketchikan, AK

Doctor of Medicine | Pulmonology
Location: Ketchikan, AK
Employer: HPA Healthcare
Pay: $250 per hour
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Description

HPA Healthcare is seeking a Pulmonologist for an outpatient locum tenens opportunity in Ketchikan, Alaska , beginning November 1, 2026.

The initial assignment runs through January 30, 2027 , with the possibility of continued intermittent coverage for approximately six months. The physician will initially provide approximately one week of coverage per month, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Coverage may eventually decrease to one week every other month or quarterly.

This position offers an attractive lifestyle-oriented schedule with no call, no inpatient rounding, no admissions, and no required procedures .

Candidates must already possess an active Alaska medical license and be proficient with Epic.

Assignment Highlights

• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• End Date: 01/30/2027
• Initial Duration: 13 weeks
• Expected Overall Need: Approximately 6 months
• FTE: 0.25
• Initial Coverage: Approximately 1 week/month
• Future Coverage: May decrease to 1 week every other month or quarterly
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Standard Shift: 8 hours
• Setting: Outpatient pulmonary clinic
• Call: None
• Rounding: None
• Admissions: None
• Procedures: None required
• Patients: Approximately 14–16/day
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• EMR: Epic – proficiency required
• Solo Coverage: Yes
• Orientation: 8 hours, non-billable
• Alaska License: Active license required at presentation