Locum Tenens NP or PA – Primary & Emergency Care | Rural Southwest Alaska | Make $35k+ per month

We are seeking highly skilled Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to provider essential primary and emergency care, all while navigating the challenges and rewards of this distinctive location.

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This opportunity is perfect for providers who are adaptable, resourceful, and confident in their abilities. You'll be immersed in Alaska Native culture all while making a difference, growing professionally, and experiencing the thrill of Alaska. Are you ready for a career adventure like no other? 

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Location: Rural Southwest Alaska

Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract

Date Range: January 2026 and Ongoing

Compensation: Daily Rate + On-Call Pay – potential to make $1175.00 per day, ($35,250 per month)!

Key Job Details: 

• Assignments: 
  • Specific rotation dates are flexible – work around your personal life!
  • 3-4 week-long rotations are preferred
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

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Compensation Breakdown: 

Responsibilities:  

• Patient volume: Averages 8-12 per day
• On-Call Details: 
  • Frequency depends on the specific village assignment, some on-call duties may be shared
  • Some villages have APPs and Health Aides to assist with call
  • A Physician is always available via telemedicine if APPs need a consultation

Requirements:

• Active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
• Active BLS, ACLS, & PALS
• ATLS preferred
• Active DEA registration
• Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency experience
• Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
• OB & Peds experience preferred
• Experience working in remote 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 in 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. 

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How to Apply: 

Apply here, learn more by visiting www.wildernessmedicalstaffing.com, or contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions. 

All inquiries are confidential.

About Wilderness Medical Staffing

Wilderness Medical Staffing (WMS) is a team of experienced staffing experts. We provide locum tenens and permanent placements for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. We specialize in placing excellent, compassionate providers in rural clinics, hospitals, and communities across the continental Northwest and Alaska.
You got into medicine to make a difference, to push boundaries, and to live an extraordinary life. A placement through Wilderness Medical Staffing is your opportunity to do just that, while carving a unique path for yourself, personally and professionally.