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

06452D - This Locum Tenens opportunity for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants spans multiple villages on a remote Southwest Alaskan island where you'll provide essential primary, urgent, and emergency after-hours care to a grateful community. With a small population and limited access to care, your presence will have a tangible and immediate impact. Outside of the clinic, you'll be surrounded by a beautiful landscape, abundant wildlife, and a sense of adventure that only Alaska can offer. This is a wonderful chance to combine purpose-driven work with a truly unique location. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Location: Southwest Alaskan Island

Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract

Date Range: Rotations available in 2026 & 2027 (see dates below)

Job Specialty: Primary Care, Urgent Care, Emergency Call

Compensation:

• $875.00 daily rate (earned every day while on assignment)
• $875.00 daily travel rate (1 arrival day & 1 departure day)
• $1312.50 daily holiday rate (limited holidays apply)

Schedule:

• Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• On-Call: Daily for emergencies and on weekends

Assignments:

• October 26th, 2026 - December 1st, 2026
• November 24th, 2026 - January 18th, 2027
• December 15th, 2026 - January 2nd, 2027

Position Requirements:

• Active Alaska State Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• Active BLS & ACLS
• ATLS & PALS preferred, but not required
• Active DEA registration
• Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency experience
• Solid Primary Care and Urgent Care skills
• Good triage skills
• Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
• Alaska bush experience 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 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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