Wilderness Medical Staffing was founded by a healthcare provider who saw the need for high-quality healthcare in frontier communities, ensuring people have access to the medical care they need no matter where they are. As an Alaska locum tenens physician assistant, you have a wide range of options to fulfill your career goals. We provide the opportunity to have an adventure in exciting places while providing high-quality healthcare.
We have over a decade of experience placing healthcare professionals in rural and remote locations in Alaska. We take pride in the relationships we forge with our medical professionals and work with them to ensure high-quality healthcare reaches these deserving communities. Working with Wilderness Medical Staffing means not being a number; you’re a valued part of the team and we make sure you know it.
Coming onboard with us for a locum tenens job includes excellent benefits on top of being able to focus on medical care:
See for yourself why so many healthcare providers choose us as their trusted locum tenens agency.
Alaska is called “the last frontier” and once you see the stunning and untouched landscape, you’ll understand why. Alaska is filled with spectacular glaciers and mountains, as well as wildlife that makes for one-of-a-kind experiences. Beyond the incredible natural environment, Alaska is home to unique communities, such as Alaska Native communities that are home to vibrant peoples with rich histories. The opportunity to provide these incredible communities with medical care is a memorable experience in and of itself.
These communities need committed physician assistants to help staff their rural hospitals, village clinics, school-based clinics, industrial sites, and other types of healthcare facilities. By filling locum tenens physician assistant jobs in Alaska and caring for the medical needs of these communities, you’re provided with excellent pay and a flexible schedule on top of serving these amazing people.
It’s important to us that we match physician assistants with the right position. We base placements on experience, fit, skills, and interests and discuss any questions you have before an Alaska assignment is agreed upon. Important details about the job’s responsibilities, pay, staffing mix, location details, patient volume, and living arrangements are discussed in detail before being placed.
We take pride in getting to know each healthcare provider who we work with. Our team of healthcare staffing professionals will walk you through the entire staffing process, from applying to work with us all the way through accepting your first assignment (for qualified providers).
Locum tenens jobs in Alaska offer flexibility that fits your lifestyle, including assignments of varying durations, making it an often sought out destination for rural locum tenens medical jobs.
Discover how an Alaska locum tenens job can provide a renewed passion for medicine and adventure, where you have the opportunity to provide high-quality healthcare throughout rural communities. Not only will you earn the pay you deserve, but you’ll be taken care of by our experienced team of staffing professionals.
06183J – Embark on a truly unique adventure while practicing medicine in rural Southwest Alaska — all while earning great compensation! We are seeking skilled Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to provide essential primary […]
06220B – We’re seeking dedicated Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants for ongoing rotational assignments across several remote, underserved villages in Northwest Alaska. Earn $33k+ per month! This is an amazing opportunity to […]
06154M – If you're looking for a Permanent position in rural AK – this is an amazing opportunity! We're seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for this role. This position is Monday – Friday, no […]
06016C – Join a dedicated care team in Northwest Alaska, where your clinical expertise in pediatric primary will serve a community in need. This is a permanent position with 50% clinical responsibilities and 50% and either full-time […]
05751S – We are seeking up to three committed and experienced Advanced Practice Providers to join a Family Medicine clinic in a central hub community in Southcentral Alaska. These are permanent W2 roles within a highly collaborative […]
05753D – This position offers the flexibility to create your own schedule and lock in rotations far in advance so you can plan your personal life. Two week rotations are accepted for this high paying position in Southwest Alaska. […]
06138D – Bring a family member or friend with you! Experience remote interior Alaska while providing high-quality medical care to a community that needs you. This is a solo-provider site with office support staff and most often one […]
06153M – Make a meaningful impact in a small, rural community on the Road System in beautiful Southcentral, Alaska. We’re seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a long Locum assignment (6-months to 1-year […]
05798J – Create your own schedule and practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in SW Alaskan Villages – meaningful work paired with excellent compensation – make 25k+ per month! This is an Emergency […]
06144S – We’re seeking an experienced NP or PA who is able to offer a 3-6 month commitment for primary care assignments in Southcentral Alaska. Here, you’ll provide primary care, to an urban community on the road system with the full […]
06076C – Experience the adventure of a lifetime in Alaska, all while making a meaningful impact and earning excellent compensation! We’re seeking highly skilled Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who excel in emergency […]
06003B – We're recruiting Nurse Practitioners for a Locum Tenens assignment on a Rural Southeast Alaskan island. This scenic island has no shortage of rich culture, outdoor activities, and amazing wildlife. This is a […]
Wilderness Medical Staffing (WMS) is a team of experienced staffing experts. We provide locum tenens staffing of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs. We specialize in placing excellent, compassionate providers in rural clinics, hospitals, and communities across the continental Northwest and Alaska.
