Locum Tenens PA – Make 56k+ in an Unforgettable AK Location! – Primary/Urgent/Emergency Care
Job at a glance
Job description
Discover a unique opportunity to practice medicine in a remote town nestled in one of the most breathtaking corners of the country – Southeast Alaska. We're seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a long-term Locum Tenens assignment in a welcoming and friendly community. This is a solo-provider assignment with dependable support staff, standard clinic hours, and after-hours call. With the possibility to extend this assignment, you'll earn great compensation while experiencing the rhythm of life and rewarding work in rural Alaska. Could this be your next meaningful adventure?
Location: Southeast Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: October 14th – December 31st, 2025 (potential to extend)
Compensation: Hourly Rate + Overtime + Call + Callback
Option to bring a family member along with you!
Key Job Details:
- Schedule:
- Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
- After hours call (solo-provider site
- Compensation Breakdown:
- $95.00 hourly rate
- $142.50 hourly overtime rate
- $142.50 hourly callback rate
- $225.00 daily on-call rate
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume, Clinic: Averages 14 per day
- On-Call Details:
- Averages 1-2 patients per call shift
- Triage line managed by nursing staff for after-hours clinical advice
- Staffing Mix: Solo-provider site, 2 MAs, Rural Clinical Health Assistants
Position Requirements:
- Active Alaska State Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
- Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS
- ALSO training preferred, but not required
- Active DEA registration
- Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency experience
- Direct experience with medivac and patient care stabilization including intubation, 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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