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Lucrative Hospitalist Locums in Ketchikan, AK

Specialty
Hospitalist (adult)
Location
Ketchikan,AK
Pay
$190/hr

Job Description

Hospitalist

Seeking a Board Certified Hospitalist to provide inpatient coverage at a critical access hospital. The physician will manage adult medical and ICU patients, including admissions and rounding, while working independently during scheduled day or night shifts.

Compensation: $190/hr

Schedule

Start Date: August 7, 2026

Contract Length: 6 months

12-hour variable shifts:

Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

No call

Current Coverage Needs

August 7–10: Day shifts

November 27–30: Day shifts

December 1–7: Night shifts

December 29–31 (possibly longer): Night shifts

Practice Setting

Inpatient

Critical Access Hospital

25-bed facility

Adult patient population (18+)

Responsibilities

Inpatient rounding

Admissions

ICU patient management

Medical/Surgical patient management

Independent practice

Procedures

Ventilator management

Intubation (preferred)

Central line placement (preferred)

Practice Details

Average census: 10 patients/day

Hospitalists manage both Medical/Surgical and ICU patients

Pediatricians admit and manage pediatric patients; hospitalists may be consulted when needed

Solo physician coverage

EMR: EPIC

Requirements

Board Certified Hospitalist

Active Alaska medical license

Active Alaska DEA

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Minimum 2 years of experience

Documentation of relevant inpatient Internal Medicine or Family Medicine clinical activity within the past 24 months (waived for physicians who completed training within the past year)

Additional Information

COVID-19 vaccination required (no exemptions).

EPIC experience is preferred.

This position is ideal for physicians comfortable managing both general inpatient medicine and ICU-level care in a rural critical access setting.

Hospitalist

Seeking a Board Certified Hospitalist to provide inpatient coverage at a critical access hospital. The physician will manage adult medical and ICU patients, including admissions and rounding, while working independently during scheduled day or night shifts.

Compensation: $190/hr

Schedule

Start Date: August 7, 2026

Contract Length: 6 months

12-hour variable shifts:

Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

No call

Current Coverage Needs

August 7–10: Day shifts

November 27–30: Day shifts

December 1–7: Night shifts

December 29–31 (possibly longer): Night shifts

Practice Setting

Inpatient

Critical Access Hospital

25-bed facility

Adult patient population (18+)

Responsibilities

Inpatient rounding

Admissions

ICU patient management

Medical/Surgical patient management

Independent practice

Procedures

Ventilator management

Intubation (preferred)

Central line placement (preferred)

Practice Details

Average census: 10 patients/day

Hospitalists manage both Medical/Surgical and ICU patients

Pediatricians admit and manage pediatric patients; hospitalists may be consulted when needed

Solo physician coverage

EMR: EPIC

Requirements

Board Certified Hospitalist

Active Alaska medical license

Active Alaska DEA

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Minimum 2 years of experience

Documentation of relevant inpatient Internal Medicine or Family Medicine clinical activity within the past 24 months (waived for physicians who completed training within the past year)

Additional Information

COVID-19 vaccination required (no exemptions).

EPIC experience is preferred.

This position is ideal for physicians comfortable managing both general inpatient medicine and ICU-level care in a rural critical access setting.

About WhiteCoat Locums

Top-paying jobs
100% transparency
$1M/$3M malpractice insurance + tail
Dedicated credentialing & licensing support
Travel & lodging covered
Referral bonuses
Job ID
#V3368669
Specialty
Hospitalist (adult)
Location
Ketchikan,AK
Pay
$190/hr
Date Posted
July 2, 2026

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About WhiteCoat Locums

Top-paying jobs
100% transparency
$1M/$3M malpractice insurance + tail
Dedicated credentialing & licensing support
Travel & lodging covered
Referral bonuses

Questions?

Our team is here to help.

206-588-5862[email protected]