Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in AK
- ID: 216692A
- Updated April 2nd, 2026
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- Job ID 216692A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State AK
- Practice Setting Multi-specialty Clinic
- Duration 240 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 240-day assignment in Alaska, starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive bread and butter primary care to a native population in rural Alaska, focusing on a M-F 8a - 4:30 schedule. Duties include managing chronic diseases, conducting well child visits, and providing women's health services.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive bread and butter primary care to a native population in rural Alaska
- Manage cases involving hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma
- Care for pediatric patients, including well child visits
- Oversee chronic disease management
- Medically treat some psychiatric patients
- Provide women's health services
- Manage medications
- Perform history and physicals (H&Ps)
- Utilize full lab capabilities and on-site pharmacy
Additional Information
- Board Certification: Family Medicine
- EMR: Cerner
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided