Skip to main content

Emergency Medicine

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyEmergency Medicine
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary Range$1.00 / Hour
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeLocum Tenens
Bonuses OfferedNegotiable

Job Description


Emergency Medicine Physician – Valdez, AK | Rural Health Due to Critical Access Hospital Needs

Are you a dedicated Emergency Medicine clinician looking for a rewarding temporary opportunity in a scenic Alaskan community? Join a leading facility in Valdez, AK, providing vital care in a rural hospital. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a supportive team committed to your success—all while experiencing the beauty of Alaska's wilderness.

Why Apply?
  • Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
  • Immediate start dates with flexible ongoing shifts
  • Work in a tight-knit, rural healthcare setting with diverse clinical responsibilities


Quick Facts
  • Location: Valdez, AK (911 Meals Avenue, ZIP 99686)
  • Start Date: 07/16/2026
  • End Date / Duration: August 10, 2026, with potential for extension beyond this period
  • Shift: Inpatient clinic & call (overnight beeper call, approximately 10 hours/day)
  • Hours/Week: ~40 hours/week, with guaranteed 10 hours per shift
  • Employment Type: Contract/Locum (Travel Coverage)
  • License/Certifications: Active or IMLC license, DEA required, Board Certified in Family Practice (rural health experience preferred)
  • Experience: Rural health, emergency, hospitalist, obstetrics/c-sections (if needed in emergencies)

Pay & Benefits
  • Pay package discussed upon application
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You’ll Do
  • Provide emergency services across broad scope cases, including ER, outpatient, and OB emergencies
  • Cover inpatient and outpatient primary care needs, with potential to assist in C-section emergencies
  • Respond to overnight call shifts with Beeper Call duties
  • Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure smooth patient transfers as needed
  • Work in a small rural hospital environment with a supportive team
  • Support critical access hospital operations during peak times

What You Need
  • Active medical license in relevant state or IMLC compact
  • DEA certification
  • Board Certified in Family Practice (or equivalent), with rural health experience preferred
  • At least 2 years of emergency or rural hospital experience
  • Versatile clinical skills in emergency, outpatient, and obstetric care
  • Ability to work independently in a rural healthcare setting

About the Assignment
Providence Valdez serves as a critical access hospital providing essential inpatient and outpatient services in Alaska’s scenic community. Providers should be adaptable, willing to handle broad scope emergency cases, and capable of working independently in a rural setting. Lodging accommodations are provided in hospital apartments; pet-free environment. Travel provisions include flight into Anchorage and regional ground transfer or flight into Valdez.


Interested? Apply now to join a dedicated team delivering vital healthcare in beautiful Valdez, AK! For immediate consideration, submit your CV and licensing information today.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied

Facility & Address

  • VieMed Healthcare Staffing
  • Valdez AK 99686

Contact Information

Locum Jobs

This site is only intended for job seekers to contact the organizations posting jobs. Use of this site for solicitation and other unintended purposes is prohibited. Job ads are supplied by the employer. PracticeMatch does not verify postings and is not responsible for legal compliance. Employers are solely responsible for complying with all applicable job-posting and pay-transparency requirements.

Upcoming Career Fairs