A General Surgeon Is

Kodiak, AlaskaPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$546,250SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 41 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

General SurgeryLocum tenensCall coverage in two blocks totaling about one month; specifics of clinical hours not detailed · 24-hour beeper call coverage from 7 am to 7 am (i.e., 24-hour call)

Overview

Location
Kodiak, Alaska
Schedule
Call coverage in two blocks totaling about one month; specifics of clinical hours not detailed · 24-hour beeper call coverage from 7 am to 7 am (i.e., 24-hour call)
SalaryDr Signal range
$480k – $610k

41 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital inpatient setting

Role summary

A locum tenens general surgeon position in Alaska offers 24-hour beeper call coverage over two blocks (15 and 14 days) with 4-5 patients per shift in an inpatient setting. Benefits include paid malpractice insurance and pre-paid travel and housing expenses, with competitive compensation.

What the posting highlights

  • Call coverage model; remote consults by phone
  • Care setting: Inpatient setting; call only coverage

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$480k–$610k · $546k median
$464kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$626k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$480k – $610k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
41 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Pre-paid travel and housing expenses
Physician-reported total comp$480k–$610k · $546k median
$464kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$626k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 41 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Weatherby Healthcare.

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Source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital inpatient setting
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Alaska
Locum tenens
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital inpatient setting

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Call coverage in two blocks totaling about one month; specifics of clinical hours not detailed
Call burden
24-hour beeper call coverage from 7 am to 7 am (i.e., 24-hour call)
Patient volume
4-5 patients per shift
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient setting; call only coverage
Coverage model
Call coverage model; remote consults by phone
Admin burden
Phone consults required during call

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Recruiter-posted
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
80%

Full description

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. 24-hour beeper call coverage -- 7 am to 7 am Two separate blocks -- 15 days and 14 days 4 - 5 patients per shift Inpatient setting -- call only coverage Phone consults required Required: laparoscopic surgery and hernioplasty skills Preferred: OB/GYN surgery, C-section, hysterectomy Stroke certified facility Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses Assignment details and time entry in online portal Competitive compensation 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant Charter member of NALTO " Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at http://weatherbyhealthcare.com