Locum Tenens PA or NP – Primary & Emergency Care | Earn $26,000+ per month! | Beautiful SE Alaska!
Job Description
4992J – Imagine living and working in a remote Southeast Alaskan village, where breathtaking views meet a rich native culture. We’re seeking Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to join a close-knit and friendly community that thrives on outdoor adventures like beachcombing, hiking, fishing, and foraging. At work, you’ll collaborate with other providers and health aides to deliver essential care to the village. This assignment spans approximately 5 months with the option to choose your length of stay (minimum of 4 weeks preferred). This is your chance to experience the adventure and beautiful simplicity of remote Alaska while making a significant impact on the health of its people. Ready to take on this unforgettable Alaskan journey?
Location: Southeast Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: July 25th, 2025 – December 31st, 2025 – option to take all or part of this assignment (minimum of 4 weeks preferred)!
Compensation: Daily Rate – make $26,000+ per month!
Option to bring a family member along with you!
Key Job Details:
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm + call rotations
- Compensation Breakdown:
- $885.00 daily rate (earned every day on assignment)
- $1327.50 holiday daily rate (limited holidays apply)
- 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure) paid at the daily rate
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume: Averages 10-12 per day
- On-Call Details:
- 3 APPs split call responsibilities
- Patient Volume, Call: Averages 1-2 per da
- Staffing Mix: 2 additional APPs and Health Aides
Position Requirements:
- Active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
- Active BLS, ACLS & ATLS
- PALS preferred, but not required
- Active DEA registration
- Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency medicine experience
- Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
- Alaska bush experience 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 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 www.wildernessmedicalstaffing.com, or contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions.
All inquiries are confidential.
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