Emergency Medicine Physician

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.