Physician / Hospitalist / Alaska / Locum Tenens / Lucrative Hospitalist Locums in Ketchikan, AK Job

"HospitalistPosition OverviewSeeking a Board Certified Hospitalist to provide inpatient coverage at a critical access hospital. The physician will manage adult medical and ICU patients, including admissions and rounding, while working independently during scheduled day or night shifts.Compensation:$190/hrScheduleStart Date: August 7, 2026Contract Length: 6 months12-hour variable shifts:Days: 7:00 AM 7:00 PMNights: 7:00 PM 7:00 AMNo callCurrent Coverage NeedsAugust 710: Day shiftsNovember 2730: Day shiftsDecember 17: Night shiftsDecember 2931 (possibly longer): Night shiftsPractice SettingInpatientCritical Access Hospital25-bed facilityAdult patient population (18+)ResponsibilitiesInpatient roundingAdmissionsICU patient managementMedical/Surgical patient managementIndependent practiceProceduresVentilator managementIntubation (preferred)Central line placement (preferred)Practice DetailsAverage census: 10 patients/dayHospitalists manage both Medical/Surgical and ICU patientsPediatricians admit and manage pediatric patients; hospitalists may be consulted when neededSolo physician coverageEMREPICRequirementsBoard Certified HospitalistActive Alaska medical licenseActive Alaska DEABLS certificationACLS certificationMinimum 2 years of experienceDocumentation of relevant inpatient Internal Medicine or Family Medicine clinical activity within the past 24 months (waived for physicians who completed training within the past year)Additional InformationCOVID-19 vaccination required (no exemptions).EPIC experience is preferred.This position is ideal for physicians comfortable managing both general inpatient medicine and ICU-level care in a rural critical access setting."