Locum Tenens PA – Primary & Emergency Care | Interior AK | Make 27,000k + per month!
Job at a glance
Job description
Bring your clinical skills to a remote and rugged region in Alaska! This assignment location is based in a village in Interior Alaska, where open terrain, spruce trees, and abundant wildlife define the landscape. While there isn't an active opening at the moment, this client is proactively credentialing providers to ensure timely coverage as future needs arise. The clinic here is well-equipped, and providers work both collaboratively and independently, making adaptability and resourcefulness essential. Collaboration is key, but so is the ability to thrive when working solo. This is a great opportunity for those who are experienced and passionate about practicing in remote settings. Contact us today to learn more and to get started on the credentialing process!
Location: Interior Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Compensation: Daily Rate + Daily On-Call Rate
Option to bring a family member along with you!
Assignment Dates: TBD – The client is proactively building their pool of credentialed providers at this location to ensure timely coverage for future assignments. If this interests you, please reach out!
Key Job Details:
- Schedule:
- Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Saturday 12:00pm to 4:00pm
- Shared after hours and weekend call
- Compensation Breakdown:
- $900.00 daily rate (earned every day on assignment)
- $275.00 daily on-call rate (earned every day when on-call)
- $1350.00 daily holiday rate (limited holidays apply)
- 2 paid travel days, paid at the daily rate (1 arrival, 1 departure)
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume, Clinic: Average 7 per day
- Patient Volume, Emergencies: Varies, but averages 2 per day
- On-Call Details:
- Solo call, but other providers will respond if needed during an emergency
- Call rotations are shared with 2-3 additional providers
- Monday – Thursday: Call screener available
- Staffing Mix: 2-3 additional providers working in clinic and sharing call; No Nursing or Medical Assistant staff
Position Requirements:
- Active Alaska State Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
- Active BLS & ACLS
- ATLS & PALS preferred, but not required
- Active DEA registration
- Provider required to draw and process labs, perform X-Rays, and room patients
- 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.
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