Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Obstetrics and Gynecology - $180 per hour in Ketchikan, AK
Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and GynecologyLocation: Ketchikan, AKEmployer: HPA HealthcarePay: $180 per hourContract Duration: 2 WeeksStart Date: ASAPAbout the PositionLocumJobsOnline is working with HPA Healthcare to find a qualified Obstetrics and Gynecology MD in Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901!Position OverviewOne of our Partners in Alaska is seeking a locum tenens OB/GYN Physician to support a Critical Access Hospital providing essential outpatient OB/GYN and Labor & Delivery services in Ketchikan, Alaska. This role combines scheduled clinic coverage with 24-hour call coverage, where the 24-hour call period includes the same day's 8-hour clinic shift.Based on current 2025–2026 locum tenens OB/GYN market data for rural and remote assignments with mixed clinic and 24-hour call responsibilities, the provider pay for this assignment ranks in the Top 15% nationally.Assignment HighlightsStart Date: April 14, 2026End Date: October 12, 2026Duration: 26 weeksClinic Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8 hours)Call Structure:24-hour call blocks inclusive of the 8-hour clinic dayTypically 2–3 consecutive call days with clinic days in betweenApproximately 7 call days per month1st or 2nd call for Labor & Delivery and EDSetting: Inpatient and outpatientBeds: 25 total (5 Labor & Delivery)Patient Volume:Clinic: ~10 patients/dayL&D: 0–2 deliveries/daySupport: Second OB/GYN on call 24/7, ED and hospitalist coverageEMR: EpicReason for Coverage: Gap in coverageJob ResponsibilitiesProvide full-scope general OB/GYN care in clinic and hospital settingsCover Labor & Delivery and ED OB consultsPerform rounding and admissionsRespond to callback when activatedAssist with surgical cases only when an additional hand or first assistant is neededCollaborate with nursing, ED, hospitalist, and specialty teamsMaintain complete and timely documentation in EpicSkills & ExperienceStrong experience with full-scope general OB/GYNComfortable managing Labor & Delivery and 24-hour callPrior rural or critical access hospital experience preferredQualificationsMD or DOBoard Certified in Obstetrics & GynecologyActive Alaska medical license and DEA required at submission (no IMLC)BLS requiredRecent clinical activity within the past 24 months consistent with requested privilegesAbout HPA HealthcareAt HPA Healthcare, we're committed to empowering clinicians and establishing strong partnerships with healthcare facilities. Our mission is to provide clinicians with opportunities for personal and professional growth, while helping healthcare facilities deliver exceptional patient care through our dedicated clinical teams.We are proudly Joint Commission–certified, a distinction earned by fewer than 10% of staffing firms—demonstrating our commitment to clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory excellence.Our founders started the company because they saw how tough it can be when patients don't have quick access to care. We believe that every patient deserves compassionate, timely care—and that belief is what drives us every day.1709939EXPPLAT