Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Alaska

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-210461-MD-AK

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: July - Ongoing

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Negotiable

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This correctional facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to the adult population in a secure environment with dedicated nursing support staff. The facility operates with established protocols during regular business hours and maintains appropriate equipment and systems to deliver quality primary care services to patients requiring both routine and complex medical interventions. The facility ensures clinicians never work alone through comprehensive support staff availability and 24/7 phone consultation access.

About the Facility Location

Alaska features diverse landscapes ranging from the wilderness of Denali to the historic areas of Sitka, with transportation options including scenic railways and road access to coastal towns like Seward. The region offers extensive outdoor activities such as glacier viewing, wildlife tours, and hiking opportunities around natural areas like Talkeetna Lakes Park. Visitors can access these destinations through major hubs like Anchorage, which serves as a gateway to various excursions including bear viewing and nature expeditions throughout the state's wilderness areas.

About the Clinician's Workday

The physician will provide comprehensive family medicine services to adult patients in a correctional facility setting, managing 8-12 patients daily with focus on chronic care management, injury treatment, and acute illness care. Clinical duties include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and treating acute illnesses while maintaining accurate medical records. The position requires working Monday through Thursday or Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with no call requirements, collaborating with nursing staff and nurse supervisors to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The clinician will work within the specialized correctional healthcare environment with 24/7 phone support available and expedited one-week credentialing process.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 8-12

• Support Staff: Nursing staff, nurse supervisors

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

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