Job description
We are seeking an OB/GYN Physician for ongoing locum coverage in Ketchikan, Alaska. This opportunity combines outpatient clinic, inpatient coverage, and OB/GYN call in a Critical Access Hospital setting.
Assignment Details
Start Date: ASAP
Current coverage through April 23, 2027
Approximately 1 week per month
0.25 FTE coverage need
Inpatient + outpatient responsibilities
Schedule
Clinic: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Night call Monday Friday while providing clinic coverage
Weekend 24-hour call Saturday/Sunday
Approximately 7 days of first- or second-call coverage
Call may occur in 2 3-day stretches with clinic days in between
Coverage effectively requires 24-hour availability during assigned weekday blocks
Practice Setting
Critical Access Hospital
25 beds, including 5 Labor & Delivery beds
Clinic and hospital located within the same building
Inpatient + outpatient OB/GYN
Primarily adult patients with some pediatric and geriatric care
Epic EMR
Patient Volume
Approximately 10 clinic patients per day
Approximately 0 2 Labor & Delivery patients
Clinical Responsibilities
Full-scope general OB/GYN
Outpatient clinic
Inpatient rounding and admissions
Labor & Delivery coverage
OB/GYN emergency coverage
ED consultations as needed
No expectation for scheduled surgeries unless an additional hand or first assist is needed
Support
A second OB/GYN is always available on call
24/7 Emergency Department coverage
24/7 Hospitalist coverage
Requirements
MD or DO
Alaska license does not need to be active at presentation
Must be willing and able to move quickly through Alaska licensing
BLS required
Epic experience
No prior malpractice cases due to credentialing requirements
Credentialing
Standard credentialing: approximately days
Emergency/fast privileges may be considered depending on the candidate
Ideal Candidate
An experienced OB/GYN Physician interested in approximately one week of coverage per month who is comfortable providing clinic, inpatient, Labor & Delivery, and call coverage. Candidates without an active Alaska license may be considered if they can move quickly through the licensing process.
Worksite address
Ketchikan, AK, 99901, US
Who can apply
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