Lucrative General Surgery Locums in Ketchikan, AK
Updated 10/30/26
Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
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Job description
Job description
General Surgery Physician – Locum Tenens – Ketchikan, AK
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified General Surgeon for a locum tenens opportunity in Ketchikan, Alaska, beginning February 4, 2027.
The physician will provide comprehensive general surgery services in a critical access hospital, including outpatient clinic care, operative procedures, inpatient rounding, admissions, and emergency department surgical consultations.
The assignment includes weekday clinic and operating room coverage, along with continuous 24-hour general surgery call during scheduled coverage periods.
Candidates must be proficient in general surgical procedures, including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, laparoscopy, and endoscopy.
This is an ongoing, intermittent coverage opportunity with approximately 7–10 days of coverage every 1–2 months, depending on scheduling needs.
Compensation:
Hourly: $300/hr
Overtime: $375/hr
Holiday: $450/hr
24-Hour Call: $2960 per 24 hours
Night Call: $590/shift
Call Back: $375/hr
Assignment Details
Location: Ketchikan, AK
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: General Surgery
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: February 4, 2027
Assignment Duration: Ongoing / Approximately 6 Months Initially
Number of Positions: 1
FTE Requirement: Approximately 0.2 FTE
Practice Setting: Critical Access Hospital / Outpatient Surgery Clinic
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinic and OR Shifts + 24-Hour Call
Trauma Level: Level IV
Hospital Capacity: 25 Inpatient Beds
Patient Population: All Ages
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 10 Patients
EMR System: Epic
Schedule
Clinic / OR Days: Monday–Friday
Clinic / OR Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Standard Clinical Shift: 8 Hours
Call Coverage: 24-Hour Call
Call Days: Sunday–Saturday During Assigned Coverage Periods
Weekend Coverage: Required During Scheduled Assignments
Estimated Coverage Need: 7–10 Days Every 1–2 Months
Operating Room Coverage: Approximately 1–2 OR Days Per Assignment, Depending on Volume
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Schedule Frequency: Variable Based on Coverage Needs
Current Coverage Dates
February 4–11, 2027
April 1–10, 2027
June 11–20, 2027
Additional coverage may be required as the assignment continues.
Call Responsibilities
The physician will provide 24-hour general surgery call coverage throughout each assigned coverage period, including weekdays and weekends.
Call responsibilities include:
Emergency Department General Surgery Consultations
Evaluation of Patients Requiring Surgical Intervention
Management of Urgent and Emergent General Surgery Cases
Inpatient Surgical Consultations
Surgical Admissions
Inpatient Rounding
Operative Intervention When Clinically Indicated
Inpatient call volume is described as low, although the physician must remain available for surgical emergencies.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Age Group: All Ages
Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic, Operating Room, and Inpatient Hospital
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 10 Patients
Hospital Capacity: 25 Beds
Trauma Level: Level IV
Clinical Focus: General Surgery and Emergency Surgical Care
The physician will manage patients requiring surgical consultation, routine postoperative follow-up, wound care, and urgent or elective general surgical procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive General Surgery Services
Evaluate Patients in the Outpatient Surgery Clinic
Perform General Surgery Consultations
Conduct Preoperative Assessments
Provide Postoperative Follow-Up Care
Evaluate and Manage Surgical Wounds
Assess Emergency Department Patients Requiring Surgical Consultation
Perform Urgent and Emergent General Surgery Procedures
Perform Scheduled General Surgery Procedures
Provide Inpatient Surgical Admissions
Conduct Inpatient Rounding
Evaluate and Manage Postoperative Complications
Coordinate Surgical Care With Emergency Department and Inpatient Teams
Develop Appropriate Surgical Treatment Plans
Order and Interpret Diagnostic Studies
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation Using Epic
Provide Independent Surgical Coverage During Assigned Shifts and Call Periods
Required Surgical Procedures
Candidates must be proficient in general surgery and endoscopic procedures.
Required procedural experience includes:
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery
General Surgical Procedures
Endoscopy
Urgent and Emergent General Surgery Procedures
The physician must demonstrate recent surgical activity and maintain competency in the procedures required for the assignment.
Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities
The outpatient clinic schedule includes a combination of:
General Surgery Consultations
Preoperative Evaluations
Postoperative Follow-Up Visits
Wound Care
Emergency Department Follow-Up Visits
Surgical Treatment Planning
Evaluation of Patients Requiring Operative Intervention
Clinic coverage is generally scheduled Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Operating Room Responsibilities
Approximately 1–2 OR Days Per Assignment
Perform Scheduled General Surgery Procedures
Perform Urgent and Emergent Procedures as Needed
Provide Laparoscopic and Open General Surgery Services
Perform Endoscopic Procedures
Coordinate Perioperative Care
Manage Postoperative Recovery and Follow-Up
Operating room schedules may vary depending on surgical volumes and clinical needs.
Inpatient and Emergency Surgery Responsibilities
Provide General Surgery Consultation for Emergency Department Patients
Evaluate Patients Requiring Urgent Surgical Intervention
Perform Inpatient Admissions
Conduct Surgical Rounding
Manage Postoperative Inpatients
Coordinate Care With Hospital-Based Clinical Teams
Respond to Surgical Emergencies During Assigned Call Coverage
Provide Independent Surgical Decision-Making and Patient Management
Clinical Practice Details
Practice Setting: Critical Access Hospital
Trauma Designation: Level IV
Hospital Capacity: 25 Beds
Patient Population: All Ages
Average Daily Volume: Approximately 10 Patients
Clinic Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Operating Room Schedule: Approximately 1–2 Days Per Assignment
Call Coverage: 24 Hours During Scheduled Coverage Periods
Inpatient Responsibilities: Admissions and Rounding
Emergency Department Coverage: General Surgery Consultations
Independent Practice: Required
EMR: Epic
Requirements
Board Certified in General Surgery – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in General Surgery – Required
Active Alaska Medical License Preferred
Candidates Requiring Alaska Licensure May Be Considered
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
Certifications Must Be Issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as Applicable
Epic EMR Proficiency – Required
Recent General Surgery Clinical Experience
Proficiency in Endoscopic Procedures – Required
Experience Performing Appendectomies
Experience Performing Cholecystectomies
Experience Performing Hernia Repairs
Experience With Laparoscopic Surgery
Ability to Provide Emergency General Surgery Coverage
Ability to Manage Inpatient Admissions and Rounding
Ability to Practice Independently
Willingness to Provide Continuous 24-Hour Call During Assigned Coverage Periods
Ability to Provide Coverage Across Weekdays and Weekends
Documentation of Recent Surgical Case Experience – Required
Surgical Case Log and Clinical Activity Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate recent major operative experience within the preceding 24 months.
Acceptable supporting documentation may include:
Recent Residency Graduates:
Residency Surgical Case Logs Demonstrating Appropriate Operative Experience
Established Practicing Surgeons:
A Quality Profile From the Current Hospital Documenting Clinical Activity During the Previous 12 Months
The quality profile should include:
Number and Types of Procedures Performed
Morbidity Data
Mortality Data
Infection Rates
Other Relevant Surgical Complications
If a hospital quality profile is unavailable, documentation of hospital-based surgical activity during the preceding 12 months may be accepted.
Licensing and Credentialing
Board Certification in General Surgery Required
Alaska Medical License Required Before Practice
Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
Currently Licensed Candidates Strongly Preferred
Current ACLS Certification
Current BLS Certification
Epic EMR Proficiency Required
Recent Surgical Case Logs or Clinical Activity Documentation Required
Verification of Surgical Competency and Professional Credentials
Completion of Hospital Credentialing and Privileging Requirements
Orientation
Orientation Duration: 8 Hours
Orientation to Hospital Policies, Clinical Workflows, Epic Documentation, and Surgical Department Procedures
Additional Assignment Information
One General Surgeon Position Available
Assignment Begins February 4, 2027
Ongoing Coverage With an Initial Estimated Duration of 6 Months
Approximately 7–10 Days of Coverage Every 1–2 Months
Monday–Friday Clinic and Operating Room Coverage
Continuous 24-Hour Call During Assigned Coverage Periods
Weekend Call Coverage Required
Approximately 1–2 OR Days Per Assignment
Outpatient Clinic, Inpatient, and Emergency Surgery Responsibilities
Critical Access Hospital
Level IV Trauma Designation
25 Inpatient Beds
Approximately 10 Patients Per Day
All-Ages Patient Population
Independent Surgical Practice Required
General Surgery and Endoscopy Experience Required
Recent Surgical Case Documentation Required
Epic Proficiency Required
Active Alaska Medical License Strongly Preferred
Influenza Vaccination Required, With Medical or Religious Exemptions Permitted
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified General Surgeon for a locum tenens opportunity in Ketchikan, Alaska, beginning February 4, 2027.
The physician will provide comprehensive general surgery services in a critical access hospital, including outpatient clinic care, operative procedures, inpatient rounding, admissions, and emergency department surgical consultations.
The assignment includes weekday clinic and operating room coverage, along with continuous 24-hour general surgery call during scheduled coverage periods.
Candidates must be proficient in general surgical procedures, including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, laparoscopy, and endoscopy.
This is an ongoing, intermittent coverage opportunity with approximately 7–10 days of coverage every 1–2 months, depending on scheduling needs.
Compensation:
Hourly: $300/hr
Overtime: $375/hr
Holiday: $450/hr
24-Hour Call: $2960 per 24 hours
Night Call: $590/shift
Call Back: $375/hr
Assignment Details
Location: Ketchikan, AK
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: General Surgery
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: February 4, 2027
Assignment Duration: Ongoing / Approximately 6 Months Initially
Number of Positions: 1
FTE Requirement: Approximately 0.2 FTE
Practice Setting: Critical Access Hospital / Outpatient Surgery Clinic
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinic and OR Shifts + 24-Hour Call
Trauma Level: Level IV
Hospital Capacity: 25 Inpatient Beds
Patient Population: All Ages
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 10 Patients
EMR System: Epic
Schedule
Clinic / OR Days: Monday–Friday
Clinic / OR Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Standard Clinical Shift: 8 Hours
Call Coverage: 24-Hour Call
Call Days: Sunday–Saturday During Assigned Coverage Periods
Weekend Coverage: Required During Scheduled Assignments
Estimated Coverage Need: 7–10 Days Every 1–2 Months
Operating Room Coverage: Approximately 1–2 OR Days Per Assignment, Depending on Volume
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Schedule Frequency: Variable Based on Coverage Needs
Current Coverage Dates
February 4–11, 2027
April 1–10, 2027
June 11–20, 2027
Additional coverage may be required as the assignment continues.
Call Responsibilities
The physician will provide 24-hour general surgery call coverage throughout each assigned coverage period, including weekdays and weekends.
Call responsibilities include:
Emergency Department General Surgery Consultations
Evaluation of Patients Requiring Surgical Intervention
Management of Urgent and Emergent General Surgery Cases
Inpatient Surgical Consultations
Surgical Admissions
Inpatient Rounding
Operative Intervention When Clinically Indicated
Inpatient call volume is described as low, although the physician must remain available for surgical emergencies.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Age Group: All Ages
Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic, Operating Room, and Inpatient Hospital
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 10 Patients
Hospital Capacity: 25 Beds
Trauma Level: Level IV
Clinical Focus: General Surgery and Emergency Surgical Care
The physician will manage patients requiring surgical consultation, routine postoperative follow-up, wound care, and urgent or elective general surgical procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive General Surgery Services
Evaluate Patients in the Outpatient Surgery Clinic
Perform General Surgery Consultations
Conduct Preoperative Assessments
Provide Postoperative Follow-Up Care
Evaluate and Manage Surgical Wounds
Assess Emergency Department Patients Requiring Surgical Consultation
Perform Urgent and Emergent General Surgery Procedures
Perform Scheduled General Surgery Procedures
Provide Inpatient Surgical Admissions
Conduct Inpatient Rounding
Evaluate and Manage Postoperative Complications
Coordinate Surgical Care With Emergency Department and Inpatient Teams
Develop Appropriate Surgical Treatment Plans
Order and Interpret Diagnostic Studies
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation Using Epic
Provide Independent Surgical Coverage During Assigned Shifts and Call Periods
Required Surgical Procedures
Candidates must be proficient in general surgery and endoscopic procedures.
Required procedural experience includes:
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery
General Surgical Procedures
Endoscopy
Urgent and Emergent General Surgery Procedures
The physician must demonstrate recent surgical activity and maintain competency in the procedures required for the assignment.
Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities
The outpatient clinic schedule includes a combination of:
General Surgery Consultations
Preoperative Evaluations
Postoperative Follow-Up Visits
Wound Care
Emergency Department Follow-Up Visits
Surgical Treatment Planning
Evaluation of Patients Requiring Operative Intervention
Clinic coverage is generally scheduled Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Operating Room Responsibilities
Approximately 1–2 OR Days Per Assignment
Perform Scheduled General Surgery Procedures
Perform Urgent and Emergent Procedures as Needed
Provide Laparoscopic and Open General Surgery Services
Perform Endoscopic Procedures
Coordinate Perioperative Care
Manage Postoperative Recovery and Follow-Up
Operating room schedules may vary depending on surgical volumes and clinical needs.
Inpatient and Emergency Surgery Responsibilities
Provide General Surgery Consultation for Emergency Department Patients
Evaluate Patients Requiring Urgent Surgical Intervention
Perform Inpatient Admissions
Conduct Surgical Rounding
Manage Postoperative Inpatients
Coordinate Care With Hospital-Based Clinical Teams
Respond to Surgical Emergencies During Assigned Call Coverage
Provide Independent Surgical Decision-Making and Patient Management
Clinical Practice Details
Practice Setting: Critical Access Hospital
Trauma Designation: Level IV
Hospital Capacity: 25 Beds
Patient Population: All Ages
Average Daily Volume: Approximately 10 Patients
Clinic Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Operating Room Schedule: Approximately 1–2 Days Per Assignment
Call Coverage: 24 Hours During Scheduled Coverage Periods
Inpatient Responsibilities: Admissions and Rounding
Emergency Department Coverage: General Surgery Consultations
Independent Practice: Required
EMR: Epic
Requirements
Board Certified in General Surgery – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in General Surgery – Required
Active Alaska Medical License Preferred
Candidates Requiring Alaska Licensure May Be Considered
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required
Certifications Must Be Issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as Applicable
Epic EMR Proficiency – Required
Recent General Surgery Clinical Experience
Proficiency in Endoscopic Procedures – Required
Experience Performing Appendectomies
Experience Performing Cholecystectomies
Experience Performing Hernia Repairs
Experience With Laparoscopic Surgery
Ability to Provide Emergency General Surgery Coverage
Ability to Manage Inpatient Admissions and Rounding
Ability to Practice Independently
Willingness to Provide Continuous 24-Hour Call During Assigned Coverage Periods
Ability to Provide Coverage Across Weekdays and Weekends
Documentation of Recent Surgical Case Experience – Required
Surgical Case Log and Clinical Activity Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate recent major operative experience within the preceding 24 months.
Acceptable supporting documentation may include:
Recent Residency Graduates:
Residency Surgical Case Logs Demonstrating Appropriate Operative Experience
Established Practicing Surgeons:
A Quality Profile From the Current Hospital Documenting Clinical Activity During the Previous 12 Months
The quality profile should include:
Number and Types of Procedures Performed
Morbidity Data
Mortality Data
Infection Rates
Other Relevant Surgical Complications
If a hospital quality profile is unavailable, documentation of hospital-based surgical activity during the preceding 12 months may be accepted.
Licensing and Credentialing
Board Certification in General Surgery Required
Alaska Medical License Required Before Practice
Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
Currently Licensed Candidates Strongly Preferred
Current ACLS Certification
Current BLS Certification
Epic EMR Proficiency Required
Recent Surgical Case Logs or Clinical Activity Documentation Required
Verification of Surgical Competency and Professional Credentials
Completion of Hospital Credentialing and Privileging Requirements
Orientation
Orientation Duration: 8 Hours
Orientation to Hospital Policies, Clinical Workflows, Epic Documentation, and Surgical Department Procedures
Additional Assignment Information
One General Surgeon Position Available
Assignment Begins February 4, 2027
Ongoing Coverage With an Initial Estimated Duration of 6 Months
Approximately 7–10 Days of Coverage Every 1–2 Months
Monday–Friday Clinic and Operating Room Coverage
Continuous 24-Hour Call During Assigned Coverage Periods
Weekend Call Coverage Required
Approximately 1–2 OR Days Per Assignment
Outpatient Clinic, Inpatient, and Emergency Surgery Responsibilities
Critical Access Hospital
Level IV Trauma Designation
25 Inpatient Beds
Approximately 10 Patients Per Day
All-Ages Patient Population
Independent Surgical Practice Required
General Surgery and Endoscopy Experience Required
Recent Surgical Case Documentation Required
Epic Proficiency Required
Active Alaska Medical License Strongly Preferred
Influenza Vaccination Required, With Medical or Religious Exemptions Permitted
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