Locum Tenens PA or NP – Primary, Urgent & Emergency Care | Village in Southern AK | April

4941J – Experience life in a historic Alaskan village, where you’ll provide primary care, urgent care, and emergency services to a small community. This role may be the perfect fit for you if you’re looking for a fulfilling position that combines adventure, service, and an unforgettable experience. Located in a remote and lesser-known part of Southern Alaska, you’ll have the chance to work in a breathtaking environment while making a real impact. With its unique setting and the opportunity to serve an underserved population, this is more than just a job – it’s an adventure. Are you ready to embrace this rewarding challenge?

Key Job Details:

  • Assignments Dates: April 4th – April 28th, 2025
  • Schedule:
    • Clinic: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
    • On-Call: Every day while on assignment
  • Compensation Breakdown:
    • $755.00 daily rate (earned every day on assignment)
    • $65.52 per diem rate (earned every day on assignment)
    • 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure) paid at the daily rate
  • This is a solo-provider assignment but there may be a Health Aide available for support
Responsibilities:
  • Patient volume, clinic: Averages 10 patients per day
  • Patient volume, emergencies: Averages 1-2 per week
  • On-Call Details: Call volumes are typically very light

Requirements:

  • Active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
  • Active BLS & ACLS
  • ATLS & PALS preferred, but not required
  • Active DEA registration
  • Significant primary care & emergency experience required; pediatric experience preferred
  • 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
  • Alaska bush experience 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.

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