Locum NP/PA – EM/PC – SW AK Villages, Make 25k+ per Month!
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 Medicine and Primary Care role where you'll work in alongside community health teams and experienced regional providers. This position offers a high level of clinical autonomy, practicing full-scope medicine to an underserved population. Rotation dates are flexible, allowing providers to work around personal schedules. For clinicians who enjoy practicing at the top of their clinical scope and are looking for a unique change of scenery, all while earning excellent compensation, this is a rewarding opportunity that you don't want to miss!
Location: Rural Southwest Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: As soon as credentialed for 2-4 week assignments on rotation
Assignments: Rotation dates are flexible – work around your personal life!
- 3-4 week-long rotations are preferred
- 6 week first assignment to accommodate orientation
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Compensation: Make $25,000+ per month plus on-call pay!
- 1.5x holiday rate (limited holidays apply)
- 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure)
- Access to training and educational resources
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume, Clinic: Averages 8-12 per day
- On-Call Details:
- Frequency depends on the specific village assignment, some on-call duties may be shared
- Some villages have APPs and Health Aides to assist with call
- A Physician is always available via telemedicine if APPs need a consultation
Requirements:
- Active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
- Active BLS, ACLS, & PALS
- ATLS preferred
- Active DEA registration
- Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency experience
- Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
- OB & Peds experience preferred
- Experience working in remote Alaska is 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 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.
