Locum MD/DO – Emergency Medicine – NW Alaska
06214C – We are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join the Emergency Department team at a Critical Access Hospital in Northwest Alaska. This role requires strong clinical judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work independently in a resource-limited environment while managing a wide range of emergency, urgent care, and primary care presentations. Physicians will also serve as a key clinical resource for remote villages, assisting with consultation, triage, and transfer coordination when higher levels of care are needed. This is a unique opportunity to practice broad-spectrum emergency medicine while serving remote Alaska communities surrounded by some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the country.
Location: Northwest Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: ASAP start date with a 1-year commitment minimum highly preferred (4 weeks on/4 weeks off)
Alaska license not required to start; willingness to obtain one is required
Compensation: Please inquire
Schedule:
- 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation
- Rotating coverage within a three-Physician Emergency Department model
- Day, night, and swing shifts shared among providers
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume: 30 patients per day on average
- On-Call Details: On-call for emergencies; may share call with another provider
- Triage Line: Evening triage lines in place to minimize non-emergent call-back
- Consultation and coordination with providers in 15 remote Alaska Native villages
- Management of village referrals and higher-acuity patients requiring transport
Position Requirements:
- Active Alaska State Physician (MD/DO) license, or willingness to obtain
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
- Active DEA registration
- Previous Emergency Department experience required
- Experience in rural, critical access, or resource-limited settings preferred
- Comfortable evaluating and treating a broad spectrum of patients across all age groups
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions with limited on-site specialty support
- Experience with patient stabilization, transfer coordination, and emergency procedures
- Comfortable consulting with remote village providers and assisting with triage and transfer decisions
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working in 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 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.
