About this opportunity
WhiteCoat Locums lists this Hospitalist Physician opportunity in ketchikan, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Facility in Ketchikan, AK seeking Hospitalist locums coverage Rates: $190-$200/hr Opportunity Highlights Start Date: Expected May 21, 2026.
Duration: 6 months (Intermittent coverage for approximately 1 week per month).
Schedule: 12-hour variable shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM 7:00 AM).
Shift Details: Day and Night shifts available; no formal call required.
Gaps to Fill: Current specific needs for May, June, and July.
Clinical Scope & Responsibilities The Hospitalist will function as a solo provider, managing both Med/Surg and ICU patients within a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital. Daily Census: Average of 10 cases per day.
Patient Demographic: Adults (18+). While Pediatricians admit and follow their own patients, the Hospitalist may occasionally be consulted.
ICU Management: Responsible for rounding and admissions in the ICU.
Required Procedures: Ventilation Management: Required.
Intubation & Central Lines: Highly preferred.
EMR: EPIC (Experience preferred).
Working Solo: Yes.
Provider Requirements Board Status: Board Certified (BC) in Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
Licensure: Active Alaska (AK) State License and AK DEA in hand (Required). No "willing to license" candidates.
Certifications: Active BLS and ACLS (Required).
Case Logs: Must provide documentation of IM or FM services representative of the scope and complexity of privileges from the past 24 months (waived for recent graduates).
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency
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