Locum - Nurse Practitioner - General Medicine AK

Locum - Nurse Practitioner - General Medicine AK

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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.

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.

General Medicine Provider

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.

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Estimated Hourly Rate: $85 - $100

• Recruiter: Jamie Thomas
• Email: jthomas@
• Phone:  x312