Reported by 39 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
39 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Locum Emergency Medicine physician role at a Critical Access Hospital in Northwest Alaska providing broad-spectrum emergency, urgent care, and primary care with a 4 weeks on/4 weeks off schedule and shared emergency on-call duties. The position involves managing patient volume of about 30 per day, assisting remote villages with triage, consultation, and transfer coordination.
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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.