Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Alaska
Reported by 39 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Alaska
- Schedule
- 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation with day, night, and swing shifts shared among three physicians · On-call for emergencies; may share call with another provider
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $380k – $464k
- Practice
- Critical Access Hospital in Northwest Alaska · Critical Access Hospital
39 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This locum tenens Emergency Medicine Physician role is for a 1099 contractor providing broad emergency care at a critical access hospital in Northwest Alaska on a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off schedule. The position includes on-call duties shared among three physicians and serving remote Alaska Native villages with travel and housing provided.
What the posting highlights
- Three-Physician Emergency Department rotating coverage
- Care setting: Emergency Department clinical duties with broad-spectrum emergency care and urgent care presentations
- Patient population: Rural Alaska Native communities, remote villages
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $380k – $464k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 39 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
Benefits named in the posting
- Medical malpractice insurance provided at no cost
- Travel and housing provided at no cost
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 39 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Wilderness Medical Staffing
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Critical Access Hospital in Northwest Alaska
- Facility type
- Critical Access Hospital
- Patient population
- Rural Alaska Native communities, remote villages
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- At 0.5 FTE, how do compensation, benefits, and call scale — and is moving to 1.0 FTE an option later?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation with day, night, and swing shifts shared among three physicians
- Call burden
- On-call for emergencies; may share call with another provider
- Shift type
- Day, night, and swing shifts
- Patient volume
- 30 patients per day on average
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Emergency Department clinical duties with broad-spectrum emergency care and urgent care presentations
- Coverage model
- Three-Physician Emergency Department rotating coverage
- FTE
- 0.5
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Recruiter-posted
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 wk ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Alaska Employer: Wilderness Medical Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position 06214C - We are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join the Emergency Department team at a Critical Access Hospital in Northwest Alaska. This role requires strong clinical judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work independently in a resource-limited environment while managing a wide range of emergency, urgent care, and primary care presentations. Physicians will also serve as a key clinical resource for remote villages, assisting with consultation, triage, and transfer coordination when higher levels of care are needed. This is a unique opportunity to practice broad-spectrum emergency medicine while serving remote Alaska communities surrounded by some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the country. Location: Northwest Alaska Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract Date Range: ASAP start date with a 1-year commitment minimum highly preferred (4 weeks on/4 weeks off) Job Specialty: Emergency Medicine Alaska license not required to start; willingness to obtain one is required. Compensation: Please inquire Schedule 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation Rotating coverage within a three-Physician Emergency Department model Day, night, and swing shifts shared among providers Responsibilities Patient Volume: 30 patients per day on average On-Call Details: On-call for emergencies; may share call with another provider Triage Line: Evening triage lines in place to minimize non-emergent call-back Consultation and coordination with providers in 15 remote Alaska Native villages Management of village referrals and higher-acuity patients requiring transport Position Requirements Active Alaska State Physician (MD/DO) license, or willingness to obtain Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine Active DEA registration Previous Emergency Department experience required Experience in rural, critical access, or resource-limited settings preferred Comfortable evaluating and treating a broad spectrum of patients across all age groups Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions with limited on-site specialty support Experience with patient stabilization, transfer coordination, and emergency procedures Comfortable consulting with remote village providers and assisting with triage and transfer decisions Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Experience working in 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 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. The post Locum MD/DO - Emergency Medicine - NW Alaska appeared first on Wilderness Medical Staffing.