JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Valdez, AK 99686
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Jul 16, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 8a – 6p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Overnight
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: TBD
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Jul 16, 2026 – Aug 10, 2026
  
• Aug 19, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 4 patients/day
  
• Admissions: Yes
  
• Phone Consults: Yes
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 3, MAs: 1, Office Staff: 2
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required
  
• Licenses: Universal License (IMLC)
  
• DEA: Yes
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NRP
  
• Experience: Rural health experience (ED, Hospitalist, OB) preferred
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage for a Critical Access Hospital in a rural setting.
  
• Perform Emergency Department duties and outpatient/primary care services.
  
• Manage OB cases and perform C-sections if needed in emergency situations.
  
• Coordinate patient transfers to higher levels of care as necessary.
  
• Participate in overnight beeper call rotations.