Looking for physician jobs in Alaska? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens physician jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a physician in Alaska? Visit our Physician Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Alaska here.
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Job Details:
Start Date: Early January 2025
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Responsibilities:
• Conduct general psychology assessments
• Handle court-ordered cases
• Treat high amounts of PTSD from generational trauma
• Manage...
Location:AK
Specialty:Psychology
Provider Type:Physician
Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Alaska! Our client is looking for a clinically licensed psychologist to begin coverage in early October. Hours include 8a - 4:30p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling anxiety, depression, bipolarity, substance abuse, and other psychology cases. There is a chance for an extension...
Location:AK
Specialty:Psychology
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Alaska typically earn an average of $158,941 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $273,740 a year.
Physicians in Alaska are required to complete 50 hours of CME every two years.
Yes, new graduates can work in Alaska as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.