Physician / Emergency Medicine / Alaska / Locum or Permanent / Emergency Medicine Job
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Emergency Medicine Physician – Valdez, AK | Rural Health Due to Critical Access Hospital Needs
Are you a dedicated Emergency Medicine clinician looking for a rewarding temporary opportunity in a scenic Alaskan community? Join a leading facility in Valdez, AK, providing vital care in a rural hospital. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a supportive team committed to your success—all while experiencing the beauty of Alaska's wilderness.
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
- Immediate start dates with flexible ongoing shifts
- Work in a tight-knit, rural healthcare setting with diverse clinical responsibilities
Quick Facts
- Location: Valdez, AK (911 Meals Avenue, ZIP 99686)
- Start Date: 07/16/2026
- End Date / Duration: August 10, 2026, with potential for extension beyond this period
- Shift: Inpatient clinic & call (overnight beeper call, approximately 10 hours/day)
- Hours/Week: ~40 hours/week, with guaranteed 10 hours per shift
- Employment Type: Contract/Locum (Travel Coverage)
- License/Certifications: Active or IMLC license, DEA required, Board Certified in Family Practice (rural health experience preferred)
- Experience: Rural health, emergency, hospitalist, obstetrics/c-sections (if needed in emergencies)
Pay & Benefits
- Pay package discussed upon application
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You’ll Do
- Provide emergency services across broad scope cases, including ER, outpatient, and OB emergencies
- Cover inpatient and outpatient primary care needs, with potential to assist in C-section emergencies
- Respond to overnight call shifts with Beeper Call duties
- Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure smooth patient transfers as needed
- Work in a small rural hospital environment with a supportive team
- Support critical access hospital operations during peak times
What You Need
- Active medical license in relevant state or IMLC compact
- DEA certification
- Board Certified in Family Practice (or equivalent), with rural health experience preferred
- At least 2 years of emergency or rural hospital experience
- Versatile clinical skills in emergency, outpatient, and obstetric care
- Ability to work independently in a rural healthcare setting
About the Assignment
Providence Valdez serves as a critical access hospital providing essential inpatient and outpatient services in Alaska’s scenic community. Providers should be adaptable, willing to handle broad scope emergency cases, and capable of working independently in a rural setting. Lodging accommodations are provided in hospital apartments; pet-free environment. Travel provisions include flight into Anchorage and regional ground transfer or flight into Valdez.
Interested? Apply now to join a dedicated team delivering vital healthcare in beautiful Valdez, AK! For immediate consideration, submit your CV and licensing information today.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied
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| Employer: |
VieMed Healthcare Staffing
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| Post Date: |
Jun 13, 2026 |
| Profession: |
Physician |
| Job Type: |
MD/DO |
| Specialty: |
Emergency Medicine |
| Salary: |
$1.00 per hour |
| Location: |
Alaska - Valdez |
| Job Reference: |
67241 |
| Contact Details: |
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