Hospitalist Physician

Locums - Anchorage, Alaska Hospitalist Opening
Clinical Role

Join an established hospital medicine service in Anchorage, Alaska, providing inpatient Hospitalist coverage beginning October 5, 2026. This is an ongoing need through the end of 2026, with the potential for continued coverage.

The ideal provider will be flexible to work day shifts, night shifts, and weekends. Providers should be willing to work 7 consecutive shifts, preferably covering approximately 2 weeks per month. The facility may also consider a traditional 7-on/7-off schedule.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

October 5, 2026

Contract Length:

Ongoing need through the end of 2026, with potential for continued coverage.

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts
• Day shift: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Providers must be flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
• Providers should be willing to work 7 consecutive shifts
• Preferably approximately 2 weeks per month
• Facility may consider a 7-on/7-off schedule
• Rotating call responsibilities

Coverage Requirements:

• Inpatient Hospitalist coverage
• Day and night flexibility
• Weekend coverage
• Rotating call
• Approximately 18-22 patients per shift
• Closed ICU
• No procedures

Position Highlights

• October 5, 2026 start
• Ongoing need through the end of 2026
• 12-hour shifts
• Day shift of 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Flexibility for days, nights, and weekends required
• Providers should be willing to work 7 consecutive shifts
• Preferably 2 weeks per month
• Potential 7-on/7-off schedule
• Rotating call
• Approximately 18-22 patients per shift
• Closed ICU
• No procedures
• EPIC EMR
• Board Certified in ABIM or Family Medicine required

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Hospital

Inpatient

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient Hospitalist coverage
• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients
• Manage approximately 18-22 patients per shift
• Provide day and night coverage as scheduled
• Participate in rotating call responsibilities
• Provide weekend coverage as needed
• Coordinate patient care with the hospital medical team
• Document patient care using EPIC
• No procedures required
• No ICU coverage

Call Responsibilities

Call Type:

Rotating call

Call Scope:

• Inpatient Hospitalist coverage
• Overnight and weekend responsibilities as scheduled
• Acute inpatient patient management
• Coordination with hospital-based care teams

Support & Team

The provider will work with the established hospital medicine team and participate in the facility's rotating call structure. Providers must be flexible to support day, night, and weekend coverage needs.

Requirements

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine through ABIM - Required
• OR Board Certified in Family Medicine - Required
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends
• Willingness to work 7 consecutive shifts
• Ability to provide approximately 2 weeks of coverage per month preferred
• Ability to participate in rotating call
• Ability to manage approximately 18-22 patients per shift
• Hospital-based inpatient experience

EMR System:

EPIC

Organization & Team

• Established Hospitalist service
• Ongoing coverage need through the end of 2026
• Potential for continued coverage
• 12-hour shifts
• Day and night flexibility required
• Weekend coverage required
• Rotating call
• Approximately 18-22 patients per shift
• Closed ICU
• No procedures
• EPIC EMR
• ABIM or Family Medicine Board Certification required

About Anchorage, Alaska

Location & Access: Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and serves as a major transportation and cultural hub for the state. The city offers convenient access to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and provides a gateway to Alaska's vast wilderness.

Lifestyle & Community: Anchorage combines urban amenities with an unmistakable Alaska lifestyle. The city offers restaurants, shopping, museums, cultural events, local markets, and a strong outdoor-oriented community.

Outdoor Recreation: Anchorage is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery and provides exceptional opportunities for hiking, fishing, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, wildlife viewing, and camping. The Chugach Mountains are immediately accessible from the city.

Attractions: Popular destinations include the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Anchorage Museum, and numerous nearby parks and wilderness areas.

Quality of Life: Anchorage offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, city amenities, and direct access to some of the country's most dramatic wilderness. It is an excellent temporary assignment destination for providers interested in experiencing Alaska while maintaining the conveniences of a major city.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness