Wilderness Medical Staffing is a locum tenens staffing company whose mission is to improve lives in rural and remote communities. The specific way our company fulfills this important mission is to staff rural and remote clinics with highly qualified medical providers. For our providers, this means we prioritize connecting you with assignments that closely match […]
(The following article contains an interview with one of Wilderness Medical Staffing’s contracted healthcare providers, Timothy Jones, PA-C. All photos contained in this article were also taken by Tim.) The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) is an innovative community health program launched in the 1960s that hires from within Alaska Native villages and trains health […]
For medical providers who are eager to start work in rural areas, Central Washington is one of the most accessible regions we staff. This article is the first of our “Locum Tenens: Washington by Region” series, designed to provide insight into a state our company is expanding into. Read on to learn about Central Washington, […]
For healthcare providers who enjoy the great outdoors, welcome the challenge of an austere environment, and want to go outside of their comfort zone, taking locum tenens assignments in Alaska can be especially rewarding. Southcentral Alaska comprises the Anchorage/Mat-Su urban area and the Gulf Coast region. Over half of the state’s population is contained within […]
Pursuit of Meaning in Medicine Most people who enter the medical profession do so, at least in part, in the pursuit of meaning. That meaning may come from service, bringing healing to the sick and injured. It may come from a conviction to love, bringing comfort to those who are unwell. Maybe honing a well-rounded […]
For healthcare providers who want meaningful work in a beautiful setting, Western Montana is an ideal destination for locum tenens assignments. This article is the second of our “Locum Tenens: Montana by Region” series, designed to provide insight into the areas that we staff. Read on to learn about travel in Western Montana, a must-work […]
For healthcare providers who enjoy the great outdoors, welcome the challenge of an austere environment, and want to go outside of their comfort zone, taking locum tenens assignments in Alaska can be especially rewarding. This article is a continuation of our “Locum Tenens: Alaska by Region” series, intended to teach providers more about the areas […]
For healthcare providers seeking adventure, a wholesome cultural experience, and the chance to make a difference in a rural setting, Eastern Montana is an ideal destination for locum tenens assignments. This article is the first of our “Locum Tenens: Montana by Region” series, designed to provide insight into the areas that we staff. Read on […]
Burnout, bad schedules, inflexible time off, unfulfilling work, inadequate pay. These are just some of the many reasons why medical professionals across the country are flocking to the locum tenens way of life. Especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare companies are increasingly dependent on temporary staffing too. Maybe you are one of those medical providers […]
The state of Montana is an ideal location to get your start in rural and remote locum tenens work. If you’re interested in dipping your toes into locums work, you’re likely looking for shorter assignments in a location with easy travel access. In this article, we will illustrate what you can expect on a locums […]
Wilderness Medical Staffing (WMS) is a team of experienced staffing experts. We provide locum tenens staffing of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. We specialize in placing excellent, compassionate providers in rural clinics, hospitals, and communities across the continental Northwest and Alaska.
