Locum - Nurse Practitioner - General Medicine AK

Job description

Location:
Alaska, AK

Alaska offers breathtaking natural beauty with stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Working in Alaska provides a unique experience with higher compensation rates and the chance to serve in communities where healthcare providers are greatly needed.

Facility:
This facility is part of Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), a government contractor helping our nation's Veterans. The organization provides critical medical evaluations for Veterans seeking benefits through Compensation & Pension exams and Separation Health Assessments.

Opportunity:
General Medicine Provider

Job Details:
• Perform Compensation & Pension exams and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans • Current openings in Juneau or Sitka (half day per week needed - must be within 50 mile radius) • Delta Junction position available (2 days per week needed - can be within 75 mile radius) • Provider must have their own office location • PRN basis, ongoing need with flexible scheduling • Option to work half days (4-hours) and/or full days (8-hours) • One-time non-treatment CP exams and separation health assessments • Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment (range of motion testing, muscle strength testing) • No prescribing or treatment required • Quick credentialing and onboarding process • Eligible specialties include: family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or anyone with background in general medicine or experience with compensation and pension • Must be proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions • Must own a laptop (no Mac/Apple products) • Requires AANP certification • Active and unrestricted full Alaska license required • Must be willing to complete DMA training to become DMA certified • Local candidates only (travel included in rates) • Follow-up administrative work required regularly (addendums, medical opinions, reading diagnostics) • One-time bonus available for completing required training and performing first exams

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Estimated Hourly Rate: $85 - $100