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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We are seeking a skilled Hospitalist Physician for an exciting 90-day assignment in Alaska, starting Aug 7, 2026. This role involves 7:00 - 19:00 shifts, focusing on ICU rounds and admissions, comprehensive management of both medical/surgical and ICU patients, with a preference for physicians comfortable with vent management, intubation, and central...
Location:AK
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for an exciting 60-day assignment in Alaska, starting Jul 27, 2026. This full-scope role involves clinic hours from 8 AM to 5 PM with night call Monday through Friday, focusing on general OB/GYN duties without routinely scheduled surgeries unless first assist is needed.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:AK
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Interventional Cardiologist for a 90-day assignment in Alaska, commencing Sep 14, 2026. This role involves providing specialized interventional cardiology care at a Trauma facility, primarily seeing patients in the ED with approximately 15 patient encounters per shift. Shift hours are currently to be determined.Responsibilities...
Location:AK
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Alaska is actively seeking a dedicated Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician for a 120-day assignment starting Oct 12, 2026. This role involves comprehensive outpatient clinical work, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8am to 4pm. The Physician will focus on non-operative musculoskeletal medicine, spine evaluations,...
Location:AK
Specialty:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Alaska is seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Obstetrics/Gynecology for a 90-day assignment starting Jul 21, 2026. This role involves a comprehensive range of obstetric and gynecological duties, including various delivery types, amniocentesis, and managing both low and high-risk pregnancies, with schedule details to be determined.Responsibilities...
Location:AK
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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.
