Locum Tenens Physician - Family Practice Needed in Alaska

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an exciting 120-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska. The schedule involves Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm shifts. This role focuses on comprehensive primary care for a patient panel, including urgent care needs, women's health, chronic disease management, and a focus on rural/Indian health populations. The ideal candidate will be adept at various procedures such as suturing, splintering, and IUD insertions and removals, with a potential to see pediatric patients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a diverse patient panel, providing comprehensive primary care services.
• Address urgent care needs, including minor procedures like fish hook removals, suturing, and splintering.
• Provide women's health services, including pap smears, pelvic exams, IUD removal, and insertions.
• Manage complex chronic diseases such as Diabetes, hypertension, asthma, hyperlipidemia, COPD, and chronic pain.
• Potentially care for pediatric patients, supporting the existing internal medicine team.
• Serve the unique needs of a rural and Indian health population.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Family Medicine
• EMR: Cerner
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients Per Day: 17-22
• LOA: 120 Days
• Staffing Mix: Supported by CMAs, RNs, Case Managers, with 1-2 MDs, 1 PA, and 1 walk-in (UC) PA for triage.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities