Anesthesiology Physician - Ketchikan, Alaska

Job Description
Provide comprehensive anesthesia services for a busy inpatient hospital, covering general operating-room cases, obstetrics, and emergency department support while working solo. The role includes daily OR coverage and after-hours hospital call, with a structured orientation period. Flexible days with a consistent week-day schedule and competitive housing and travel support for non-local physicians.

Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital – Inpatient
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (8-hour shift) plus assigned after-hours call on weekdays and weekends
- Patient Population: All ages
- Location: Ketchikan, AK
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities
- Deliver anesthetic care for a variety of general surgical cases, obstetric procedures, and emergency department cases.
- Perform arterial line (A-line) and central line placements as needed.
- Provide on-call coverage after regular hours, responding to emergencies and urgent cases.
- Manage patient care independently, maintaining documentation in EPIC.
- Complete 8 hours of non-billable orientation and 4 hours of uncompensated call time as part of onboarding.

Qualifications
- Active Alaska medical license at start of assignment.
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Anesthesiology.
- Valid BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; desire for NRP and ATLS certification.
- Minimum of recent clinical activity documented in case logs within the last 24 months.
- Proficiency with the EPIC electronic medical record system.

Working Hours
- Primary shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday (8 hours).
- After-hours call: assigned weekdays and weekends, with a 4-hour unpaid call component.
- Orientation: 8 hours of non-billable training at the start of the assignment.

Skills
- Strong knowledge of anesthesia techniques for general surgery, obstetrics, and emergency procedures.
- Ability to place and manage arterial and central lines safely.
- Excellent clinical decision-making and solo practice capabilities.
- Effective communication with surgical, nursing, and ancillary staff.
- Competent use of EPIC for charting, orders, and documentation.