Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Family Practice
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$85 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Ketchikan, AK 99901 Ketchikan, Alaska open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$25.47
$61.96
$85.00
About this job
Job Description
Arc Health PBC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Family Practice for a locum tenens job in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Family Practice
- Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens
Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider
Location: Ketchikan, Alaska Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm I No on-call
Employment Type: TDY Relief Provider Program
About the Community
Ketchikan is a coastal town of 8,000 residents nestled in Alaska's southeastern panhandle. Surrounded by lush forests and rich Native heritage, it serves the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian communities. Accessible only by air or ferry, Ketchikan offers a unique opportunity to practice medicine in a resource-limited yet culturally vibrant setting.
!i Practice Details
• Patient Volume: ~50 patients/week
• EHR: Cerner
• Support Staff: Reception, MA, RN, 3 FNPs, PMHNP, CNM, OB
• Referral Hospital: PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center (Level IV, 25 beds+ LTC)
Clinical Scope
• Outpatient primary care across lifespan (Peds 40%, Adult/Geriatric 60%)
• Prenatal/postnatal care, minor procedures, chronic disease management
• Emergency support, suturing, ultrasound, EKG, lab, x-ray
• Specialty services on-site or referred to Acoma Behavioral Health, Dental, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Endocrinology, and more
Requirements
• Current AK NP license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA, CPR, ACLS certifications
• Master's degree from accredited nursing program
• 2+ years' family medicine experience preferred
• Commitment to rural and Tribal health
• COVID-19 vaccination (including boosters)
• Compensation & Benefits
• Pay: $85/hrTDY - Relief Provider Program
• Benefits: Malpractice coverage (incl. tail), housing, travel, car rental
• Access: 4 daily flights to/from Seattle
If you're a compassionate, mission-driven APP ready to serve in a stunning coastal community, we'd love to hear from you.
Must have AK license or willing to obtain
About Arc Health PBCAt Arc Health, we're shaking up the status quo. We bring top-notch clinicians with a passion for excellence to the heart of rural, tribal, and underserved communities. Our mission? To bridge health gaps with dedication and compassion. Join us and be part of a movement that's making healthcare more equitable, one community at a time.
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