Apply Now for a July Start Locum Tenens PA or NP – Primary & Emergency Care | Southwest Alaska | Excellent Pay

Embark on a truly unique adventure while practicing medicine in Alaska's remote Southwestern villages while earning excellent compensation! We are seeking highly skilled Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to provider essential primary and emergency care, all while navigating the challenges and rewards of this distinctive location. This opportunity is perfect for providers who are adaptable, resourceful, and confident in their abilities. You'll be immersed in Alaska Native culture all while making a difference, growing professionally, and experiencing the thrill of Alaska. Are you ready for a career adventure like no other?

Location: Southwest Alaska Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract Date Range: Apply Now for a July start date! (need is ongoing past July with flexible start dates) Compensation: Daily Rate + On-Call Pay - potential to make $1150.00 per day, ($34,500 per month)!

Key Job Details:

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Assignments:

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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Compensation Breakdown:

Patient volume: Averages 8-12 per day

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On-Call Details:

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.

About Wilderness Medical Staffing

Wilderness Medical Staffing (WMS) is a team of experienced staffing experts. We provide locum tenens and permanent placements for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. We specialize in placing excellent, compassionate providers in rural clinics, hospitals, and communities across the continental Northwest and Alaska.
You got into medicine to make a difference, to push boundaries, and to live an extraordinary life. A placement through Wilderness Medical Staffing is your opportunity to do just that, while carving a unique path for yourself, personally and professionally.