Urgent: Need EM Physicians in Northern Alaska for Nov & Dec shifts;
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Kotzebue, Alaska, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/25/24
Urgent: Need EM Physicians in Northern Alaska for Nov & Dec shifts; Any State License
*Location: Northern Alaska, above the Arctic Circle; Remote wilderness area; very rural, primarily native Alaskan population
*Setting: Community Hospital; Very Challenging / Highly Rewarding
*Dates Needed:
ER Days:
- Must arrive on October 31; Orientation November 1-2, ER November 3-7
- ER December 24-28
ER Nights:
- December 10
- December 15-23
- December 24-21
- There is a great possibility for extended work with this client for those willing to work the Nov/Dec shifts!
*Shifts: 12 hours
*Volume: 5-12 patients per shift
*Requirements:
- Active, unrestricted License (NO suspensions or loss of license) ANY STATE**
- Clean DEA & NPDB (NO current suits, unresolved cases, large payouts)
- Board Certified EM
- Able to work solo, with limited resource, highly confident
- Committed to serving rural/tribal/underserved populations
*Support: Days-3 RNs, Nights-2 RNs
*NO Surgical or Anesthesia services; Closest referral hospital is Alaska Native Medical Center 550 air miles away
*EMR: Cerner (Highly connected EHR across the state of AK
*All travel and lodging provided
*Malpractice Insurance provided
*Rate: $1936/shift (12 hours); No OT, No Holiday pay
**If provider DOES HAVE Alaska license: treated as any locums provider
**If provider DOES NOT HAVE Alaska license: treated as employee of the client; They will work as a “Relief” provider, going through the HR hiring/credentialing process as a “Relief” (temporary) employee. This means they are not a 1099 employee, and taxes, etc. will be deducted from their checks.
***The Day shifts must be filled within the next 10 days!
***The December night shifts must be filled by November 1st.