Locum Tenens Physician (MD/DO) needed in Remote Northwest Alaska! Short Assignment, Excellent Compensation!
05765C – Locum Tenens Physician (MD/DO) needed in Remote Northwest Alaska! Short Assignment, Excellent Compensation!
Location: Northwest Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: January 6th – 20th, 2026
Compensation:
- $250.00 hourly rate
- $375.00 hourly call-back rate (paid for time worked over scheduled shifts)
- 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure), paid at 4 hrs each day at the regular hourly rate
ER Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 8:00pm
About: This winter, take your skills to one of the most remote corners of the country – Northwest Arctic Alaska. We're seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a Locum Tenens assignment, providing emergency care in a remote medical center. On this assignment, you'll be making a lasting impact in a community that values your presence. Ready for this Alaskan adventure?
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume: 5-10 patients per shift
- Staffing Mix: Fully staffed ED with a Hospitalist as backup, if needed
- In addition to emergency department coverage, the physician will provide support to village clinics and assist with patient transports to the hospital as needed
Position Requirements:
- Active Alaska State Physician (MD/DO) license
- Board Certification
- Active BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Active DEA registration
- Minimum 2 years of full-spectrum emergency experience
- Direct experience with medivac and patient care stabilization, including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
- Experience working in rural or 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 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.
