Family Medicine Physician

Job description

Call & Weekend Requirements: No call coverage | No weekend requirements | No block schedules

Position Overview & Clinical Scope

A Critical Access facility in southeastern Alaska is seeking a Locum Tenens Family Medicine Physician (MD) to provide primary care coverage to offset a gap in clinic coverage. The physician will operate in a solo outpatient practice setting, providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages.

Practice Setting: Outpatient Primary Care Clinic (Solo Provider Setting)

Patient Demographics: All ages (Pediatric through Geriatric)

Patient Volume: Average 16 to 18 patients per day

Rounding / Admissions: None (Clinic-only focus; no hospital rounding or inpatient admissions required)

Electronic Medical Records (EMR): EPIC

Clinical Skills & Procedures

Required Procedures: None strictly required.

Desired / Preferred Procedures: Skin excisions / punch biopsies, Nexplanon & IUD placement/removal, cryotherapy, and toenail avulsions.

Candidate Submission & Qualification Requirements

Licensure & Board Certification:

Board Certification: Board Certified (BC) in Family Practice [REQUIRED].

State Licensure: Active Alaska Medical License [PREFERRED]; client is willing to consider candidates needing an Alaska license if available for a December 2026 start date.

Certifications & Clinical Activity History:

Life Support: Active BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross [REQUIRED].

Active Case Logs: Must demonstrate involvement as an admitting or attending physician for at least 20 patients over the last 24 months [REQUIRED].

Health & Facility Guidelines:

COVID-19 Vaccination: Full COVID-19 vaccination required per facility guidelines (No exemptions accepted) [REQUIRED].

Orientation: 8 hours of orientation provided at $0 non-billable rate.

• Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)