Locums - Ketchikan, Alaska, Hospitalist Opening

Locum Tenens Alaska

Locums – Ketchikan, Alaska | Hospitalist Opportunity

Clinical Role
Provide inpatient hospitalist coverage in a critical access hospital setting, managing both medical/surgical and ICU patients. This role offers independent practice with full-spectrum responsibilities in a low-volume environment.

Start Date: May 21, 2026 (expected)
Assignment Length: 6 months

Position Highlights:

Independent hospitalist role (working solo)
Manage both med/surg and ICU patients
Low patient volume (~10 patients per day)
Critical access hospital with 25 beds
Opportunity to utilize a broad skillset in internal medicine

Schedule & Coverage

FTE: 0.10
12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Typical schedule: 3-day blocks of 12-hour shifts
Variable day and night coverage

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Setting: Inpatient Hospital

Patient Population: Adult (18+)

Patient Volume: ~10 patients per day

Responsibilities Include:

Managing inpatient rounding and admissions
Providing ICU care including admissions and rounding
Managing both medical/surgical and ICU patients
Consulting on pediatric patients as needed (no ongoing management)
Practicing independently without on-site support

Procedures

Preferred:

Ventilator management
Intubation
Central line placement

Support & Technology

Facility Details:

25-bed hospital
Critical access setting

Technology:

EMR: Epic

Requirements

Board Certified – required
Active Alaska license – required
Alaska DEA – required
BLS and ACLS – required
Minimum 2 years of experience – required
Case logs demonstrating recent internal medicine or family medicine experience (past 24 months; waived for recent graduates)

Organization & Team

Solo provider model
Broad scope of practice with high autonomy
Supportive hospital environment despite independent coverage

About Ketchikan, Alaska

Location & Access: Coastal city in southeastern Alaska accessible by air and ferry
Lifestyle & Community: Unique, remote community known for its natural beauty and close-knit feel
Attractions: Fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, and access to the Tongass National Forest
Quality of Life: Ideal for those seeking adventure, scenic landscapes, and a slower pace of life

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