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Emergency Medicine Physician

Are you an experienced physician looking for a locum tenens opportunity in Alaska? We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine physician to provide essential healthcare services in a small critical access hospital near Cooper Landing, AK. If you enjoy rural healthcare settings and are ready to support a community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Description

• Position: Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
• Location: Near Cooper Landing, AK
• Duration: Starting March 2025, ongoing
• Schedule: 7-10 days per month
• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.)
• On-Call Requirements: 12-hour backup call before day shifts and after night shifts; infrequent call-backs
• Practice Setting: Single provider coverage for both the emergency department and hospital patients
• Patient Load: Average 8 patients per shift in a 6-bed department

Requirements

• Board Certification: Must be board eligible or board certified in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine (due to rural practice scope)
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required
• Alaska License: Must have an active Alaska state medical license
• Experience: Ability to handle emergency medicine in a rural setting without outpatient clinic duties

Additional Information

• No Obstetrics or Labor & Delivery Department: However, physicians must be prepared for emergency obstetric cases that may arise in the ER.
• Support Staff: Includes 2 RNs and 1 MA per shift; no supervision of residents or advanced practice providers.
• Facilities: Small, critical access hospital without trauma or surgical backup beyond general surgery and orthopedic surgery.

Benefits

• Housing: Hospital provides apartments for physicians during scheduled shifts.
• Trauma Level: Level 4 trauma center
• Credentialing Time: 60-90 days

If you're ready for a unique and rewarding locum tenens experience in the heart of Alaska, we encourage you to apply. Reference Job ID: .