Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Nurse Practitioner in Alaska Job at Wilderness Medical Staffing, Alaska

  • Wilderness Medical Staffing
  • Alaska

Job Description

Physician Assistant | Nurse Practitioner
Location: Alaska
Employer: Wilderness Medical Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

06339J - Create your own schedule and practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in SW Alaskan Villages - meaningful work paired with excellent compensation - make 25k+ per month! This is an Emergency Medicine and Primary Care role where you'll work in alongside community health teams and experienced regional providers. This position offers a high level of clinical autonomy, practicing full-scope medicine to an underserved population. Rotation dates are flexible , allowing providers to work around personal schedules. For clinicians who enjoy practicing at the top of their clinical scope and are looking for a unique change of scenery, all while earning excellent compensation, this is a rewarding opportunity that you don't want to miss!

Location: Rural Southwest Alaska

Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract

Date Range: As soon as credentialed for 2-4 week assignments on rotation

Job Specialties: Primary Care, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine

Assignments: Rotation dates are flexible - work around your personal life!
  • 3-4 week-long rotations are preferred
  • 6 week first assignment to accommodate orientation
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Compensation: Make $25,000+ per month plus on-call pay!
  • 1.5x holiday rate (limited holidays apply)
  • 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure)
  • Access to training and educational resources
Responsibilities:
  • Patient Volume, Clinic: Averages 8-12 per day
  • On-Call Details:
    • Frequency depends on the specific village assignment, some on-call duties may be shared
    • Some villages have APPs and Health Aides to assist with call
    • A Physician is always available via telemedicine if APPs need a consultation
Requirements:
  • Active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
  • Active BLS, ACLS, & PALS
  • ATLS preferred
  • Active DEA registration
  • Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency experience
  • Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
  • OB & Peds experience preferred
  • Experience working in remote Alaska is highly preferred
  • Must be culturally sensitive and willing to embrace the native community and their culture
Additional Details:
  • Medical Malpractice Insurance: Provided at no cost to you
  • Travel & Housing: Provided at no cost to you
  • Meaningful Work: Serve a deserving community with critical healthcare services
About Us:

At Wilderness Medical Staffing, we understand your desire for a fulfilling career that lets you practice meaningful medicine without burnout. Founded in 2010 by a provider just like you, we believe in medicine should be an adventure. As a purpose-driven Locum Tenens staffing company, we actively connect healthcare professionals to more than 200 rural and remote locations throughout the Northwest United States and Alaska - ensuring you can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

How to Apply:

Apply here, learn more by visiting , or contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions.

All inquiries are confidential.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Locum, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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