Permanent Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) | Rural Northwest Alaska
05852C – Join a dedicated care team in Rural, Arctic Northwest Alaska, where your primary care expertise will serve communities in need. We are seeking a highly qualified Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to fill a permanent roll in one of the most unique regions in AK. In addition to delivering high-quality clinical care, you'll play a key roll in quality improvement initiatives, organizational policies, and strengthening the healthcare system in this region. This is a role that provides purpose, adventure, and an opportunity to make a lasting difference. If you're looking for your next permanent position, please reach out – we'd love to discuss this opportunity with you!
Location: Northwest Alaska
Job Type: W2, Permanent Position
Date Range: ASAP
Alaska license not required to start; willingness to obtain one is required.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00 PM
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality primary care services
- Coordinate patient medical care within the facility
- Participate in efforts to improve patient care services and staffing
- Travel required (25-50% of the time) and may include: commercial aircraft, small aircraft, snowmobiles, ATVs or boats
Position Requirements:
- Active Alaska State Physician (MD/DO) license, or eligibility to practice under another State license as permitted by Alaska statute
- Board Eligible or Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or other approved specialty
- Active DEA registration
- Alaska bush experience highly preferred
- Must be culturally sensitive and willing to embrace the native community and their culture
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.
