About this opportunity
Ascend Medical Staffing lists this Emergency Medicine Physician opportunity in kotzebue, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Urgent: Need EM Physicians in Northern Alaska for Nov & Dec shifts; Any State License
Location: Northern Alaska, above the Arctic Circle; Remote wilderness area; very rural, primarily native Alaskan population Setting: Community Hospital; Very Challenging / Highly Rewarding Dates Needed: ER Days: Must arrive on October 31; Orientation November 1-2, ER November 3-7
ER December 24-28
ER Nights: December 10
December 15-23
December 24-21
There is a great possibility for extended work with this client for those willing to work the Nov/Dec shifts!
Shifts: 12 hours Volume: 5-12 patients per shift Requirements: Active, unrestricted License (NO suspensions or loss of license) ANY STATE
Clean DEA & NPDB (NO current suits, unresolved cases, large payouts)
Board Certified EM
Able to work solo, with limited resource, highly confident
Committed to serving rural/tribal/underserved populations
Support: Days-3 RNs, Nights-2 RNs NO Surgical or Anesthesia services; Closest referral hospital is Alaska Native Medical Center 550 air miles away EMR: Cerner (Highly connected EHR across the state of AK All travel and lodging provided Malpractice Insurance provided Rate: $1936/shift (12 hours); No OT, No Holiday pay
If provider DOES HAVE Alaska license: treated as any locums provider If provider DOES NOT HAVE Alaska license: treated as employee of the client; They will work as a Relief provider, going through the HR hiring/credentialing process as a Relief (temporary) employee. This means they are not a 1099 employee, and taxes, etc. will be deducted from their checks. The Day shifts must be filled within the next 10 days! The December night shifts must be filled by November 1st.
Who can apply
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