About this opportunity
WhiteCoat Locums lists this Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist - $190 per hour in Ketchikan, AK opportunity in ketchikan, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location:
Ketchikan, AK
Employer:
WhiteCoat Locums
Pay:
$190 per hour
Shift Information:
3 days x 12 hours
Start Date:
ASAP
About the Position Hospitalist
Seeking 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/hr
Schedule
Start Date: August 7, 2026
Contract Length: 6 months
12-hour variable shifts:
Days: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
No call
Current Coverage Needs
August 7-10: Day shifts
November 27-30: Day shifts
December 1-7: Night shifts
December 29-31 (possibly longer): Night shifts
Practice Setting
Inpatient
Critical Access Hospital
25-bed facility
Adult patient population (18+)
Responsibilities
Inpatient rounding
Admissions
ICU patient management
Medical/Surgical patient management
Independent practice
Procedures
Ventilator management
Intubation (preferred)
Central line placement (preferred)
Practice Details
Average census: 10 patients/day
Hospitalists manage both Medical/Surgical and ICU patients
Pediatricians admit and manage pediatric patients; hospitalists may be consulted when needed
Solo physician coverage
EMR: EPIC
Requirements
Board Certified Hospitalist
Active Alaska medical license
Active Alaska DEA
BLS certification
ACLS certification
Minimum 2 years of experience
Documentation 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 Information
COVID-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.
Worksite address
ketchikan, AK, 99901, US
Who can apply
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