Locum Physician – FM/OB/Inpatient Peds – Southwest AK
06190B – We're recruiting a Family Medicine Physician with OB & Inpatient experience for a 3+ month Locum Tenens assignment based in beautiful Southeast Alaska. This is an rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact all while experiencing the natural wonder of Alaska. This location combines the conveniences of a vibrant coastal community with unparalleled access to outdoor recreation, wildlife, and breathtaking mountain scenery. If you're seeking a supportive practice environment with a strong mission-driven organization, this opportunity may be the perfect fit.
Location: Southeast Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: Immediately Start Following Credentialing with an Ongoing Coverage Need (3-month minimum commitment)
Compensation: Please inquire.
Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
- OB, Clinic, Inpatient Pediatrics, Call 1:4
Responsibilities
- Full-spectrum Family Medicine care
- Prenatal and obstetrical care
- Preventive medicine and chronic disease management
- Women's health services
- Collaborate within an integrated care team model
- Admissions, rounding, discharge planning, and cross-coverage
- Recognize and stabilize critically ill pediatric patients for transfer
- Surgical Assist with cesarean section at discretion of primary surgeon
- Provide culturally responsive care to diverse patient populations
- Staffing Mix: FM Physicians, APPs, Nursing Staff, MAs, Integrated Care Team, Specialty Services
Organization Highlights:
- Non-profit organization, serving Southeast Alaska
- Collaborative physician-led care teams
- Integrated behavioral health and specialty services
- Strong emphasis on culturally responsive care
- Teaching opportunities with medical students and residents
Position Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Alaska MD or DO license
- American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) certification or eligibility required
- Active DEA registration
- Active BLS, ACLS, ALSO, PALS and NRP certification
- Recent experience providing prenatal care and managing labor and delivery independently
- Experience managing common pediatric inpatient conditions such as respiratory illnesses, dehydration, asthma exacerbations, infections
- Experience managing inpatient adult and pediatric patients
- Experience performing newborn assessments and routine newborn care
- Women's health experience
- Ability to function independently in a rural setting with limited specialist support
- Rural health and Alaska Native health experience beneficial
- 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:
Apply here, learn more by visiting www.wildernessmedicalstaffing.com, or contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions.
All inquiries are confidential.
