We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a long-term locum tenens assignment in Southeast Alaska. The role involves providing full-spectrum clinical care at a solo-provider rural clinic, with standard weekday hours, after-hours call, and support staff. The position offers competitive hourly compensation, travel and housing coverage, and the opportunity to serve a remote community in Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for an average of 14 patients per day in a rural clinic setting.
• Manage after-hours call shifts, averaging 1-2 patient encounters per shift.
• Perform triage and provide clinical advice via a nursing-managed triage line.
• Conduct full-spectrum medical procedures including suturing, airway management, and stabilization of critically ill patients.
• Coordinate with support staff including Medical Assistants and Rural Clinical Health Assistants.
• Handle emergency situations such as medivac coordination and advanced airway management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical protocols.
• Embrace and respect the local native community and culture.

Compensation

• $95.00 hourly rate
• $142.50 hourly overtime rate
• $142.50 hourly callback rate
• $225.00 daily on-call rate
• Differential pay available
• Compensation includes overtime, call, and callback pay
• Travel and housing expenses are covered
• Malpractice insurance provided at no cost

Benefits

• Medical malpractice insurance provided at no cost
• Travel and housing expenses covered
• Opportunity to work in a remote, scenic location
• Supportive staffing including MAs and Rural Clinical Health Assistants
• Potential for contract extension

Shift & Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Standard daytime hours with some on-call responsibilities
• After-hours call required, with an average of 1-2 patient encounters per call shift
• In-house call schedule

Requirements

• Active Alaska State Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications (training preferred but not required).
• Active DEA registration.
• Minimum of 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency medicine experience.
• Experience with medivac procedures and patient stabilization, including intubation and chest tubes.
• Strong suturing skills.
• Alaska bush or rural clinical experience highly preferred.
• Culturally sensitive and willing to engage with the native community.
• Ability to work independently in a solo-provider setting with support staff.
• Willingness to work in a remote, rural environment with limited resources.