Hospitalist Physician - Ketchikan, Alaska
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Job Description
Join our dedicated team at a bustling inpatient facility in Ketchikan, Alaska as a Hospitalist. In this locum tenens position, you'll have the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to adult patients, including those in the ICU. The role is perfect for experienced professionals proficient in ICU rounding, with a focus on admission management and preferred procedures like ventilator management, intubation, and central line placement. This flexible assignment requires covering varied 12-hour shifts, especially night shifts, and provides a chance to be integral in maintaining quality patient care.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: 1/1/2027
- Schedule: Variable 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; night shifts urgent during 12/29/26-1/4/27
- Patient Population: Adult
- 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 inpatient care and manage ICU patients
- Perform rounding and admissions
- Manage ventilation, conduct intubations, and perform central line placement
- Work independently, managing both med/surg and ICU units
Qualifications
- MD with experience in internal or family medicine
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS from AHA or American Red Cross
- Experience with EMR systems, specifically EPIC
- Documentation of clinical activity representative of requested privileges in the last 24 months (waived for recent graduates)
- Preferred to be a licensed candidate
Working Hours
- Variable 12-hour shifts, with priority for night coverage
- Expect intermittent 1-week shift coverage
Skills
- Proficient in ventilation management and ICU procedures
- Strong clinical judgment and independent work capability
- Excellent communication and patient care management skills
If you are a driven and compassionate hospitalist seeking a flexible position in a beautiful location, we invite you to apply and make a difference in Ketchikan's growing healthcare community.