Family Medicine Physician - Ketchikan, Alaska
Job at a glance
Job description
Join our family medicine team as a locum tenens physician in a dynamic outpatient clinic setting located in the scenic city of Ketchikan, Alaska. Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule, providing care to a diverse patient population of all ages.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Outpatient Clinic
- Start Date: ASAP, ideally by 11/23/2026
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 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
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive family medicine care in an outpatient clinic setting
- Manage a daily patient load of 16-18 patients, addressing a variety of health concerns
- Opportunity to perform desired procedures such as skin excisions, punch biopsies, Nexplanon & IUD insertions, cryotherapy, and toenail evulsions
Qualifications
- MD in Family Medicine
- BLS certification
- Experience as an admitting physician for at least 20 patients in the past two years
- Proficiency with EMR systems, preferably EPIC
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- No call requirement
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Adept at managing diverse patient needs across all age groups
- Ability to work independently and provide solo care
- Enthusiast for procedural skills and continuous patient engagement in primary care