Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physician – Valdez, AK | Rural Health Due to Critical Access Hospital Needs

Are you a dedicated Emergency Medicine clinician looking for a rewarding temporary opportunity in a scenic Alaskan community? Join a leading facility in Valdez, AK, providing vital care in a rural hospital. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a supportive team committed to your success—all while experiencing the beauty of Alaska's wilderness.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
• Immediate start dates with flexible ongoing shifts
• Work in a tight-knit, rural healthcare setting with diverse clinical responsibilities

Quick Facts

• Location: Valdez, AK (911 Meals Avenue, ZIP 99686)
• Start Date: 07/16/2026
• End Date / Duration: August 10, 2026, with potential for extension beyond this period
• Shift: Inpatient clinic & call (overnight beeper call, approximately 10 hours/day)
• Hours/Week: ~40 hours/week, with guaranteed 10 hours per shift
• Employment Type: Contract/Locum (Travel Coverage)
• License/Certifications: Active or IMLC license, DEA required, Board Certified in Family Practice (rural health experience preferred)
• Experience: Rural health, emergency, hospitalist, obstetrics/c-sections (if needed in emergencies)

Pay & Benefits

• Pay package discussed upon application
• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
• Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits
• Robust referral bonus program
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You’ll Do

• Provide emergency services across broad scope cases, including ER, outpatient, and OB emergencies
• Cover inpatient and outpatient primary care needs, with potential to assist in C-section emergencies
• Respond to overnight call shifts with Beeper Call duties
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure smooth patient transfers as needed
• Work in a small rural hospital environment with a supportive team
• Support critical access hospital operations during peak times

What You Need

• Active medical license in relevant state or IMLC compact
• DEA certification
• Board Certified in Family Practice (or equivalent), with rural health experience preferred
• At least 2 years of emergency or rural hospital experience
• Versatile clinical skills in emergency, outpatient, and obstetric care
• Ability to work independently in a rural healthcare setting

About the Assignment
Providence Valdez serves as a critical access hospital providing essential inpatient and outpatient services in Alaska’s scenic community. Providers should be adaptable, willing to handle broad scope emergency cases, and capable of working independently in a rural setting. Lodging accommodations are provided in hospital apartments; pet-free environment. Travel provisions include flight into Anchorage and regional ground transfer or flight into Valdez.

Interested? Apply now to join a dedicated team delivering vital healthcare in beautiful Valdez, AK! For immediate consideration, submit your CV and licensing information today.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied