Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Alaska

An Emergency Medicine Physician plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by providing immediate medical attention to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. They manage a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, making quick decisions to resuscitate and stabilize patients. They coordinate with other healthcare professionals for further management, follow-up care or admission of patients. Emergency physicians are also involved in disaster medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and performing procedures like intubations, central line placements, fracture reductions, and others.

Important skills for this role include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procedural techniques. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are often required. Before becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician, a person may have roles such as Medical Intern, Resident in Internal Medicine or General Surgery, or a Fellow in Emergency Medicine. To be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine, they need to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine after obtaining a medical degree.

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Locum Emergency Medicine Physician job in Valdez, AK - Make $260/hr - $285/hr

  • Aya Locums
  • Valdez, AK
  • 20 hours ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 20 hours ago

Board certification in emergency, internal or family medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Board of Family Medicine...

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Facility in AK Needs a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Global Medical Staffing
  • Valdez, AK
  • 22 hours ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 22 hours ago

Ready to start an exhilarating experience in healthcare? Pick up the phone and call Global Medical Staffing today. 4 10‐hour shifts per week with guaranteed 10 hours per day 4 patients per...

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Alaska Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Weatherby Healthcare
  • Valdez, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 1 day ago

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. 4 10-hour shifts...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • ProLocums
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago

Practice, with rural health experience ( ED, Hospitalist, OB) experience....

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • CT Assist
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago

A Critical Access Hospital in Alaska is seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with rural health experience to provide locum tenens coverage....

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • VISTA Staffing Solutions
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago

Are you an Emergency Medicine physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Alaska might be the perfect fit for you!...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago

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,...

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • BAS Healthcare
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago

Opportunity: Physician - Emergency Medicine Job Details: Provide comprehensive emergency medicine services at a Level 4 trauma facility Work 10-hour shifts from 8a-6p with overnight beeper call responsibilities...

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An AK Facility Is Seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

  • CompHealth
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 3 days ago

Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings....

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Physician-Emergency Medicine

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Valdez, AK
  • 4 days ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 4 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Physician-Emergency Medicines to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Tribal Health
  • Dillingham, AK
  • 28 days ago
  • Dillingham, AK
  • 28 days ago

Medicine Life Support Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS...

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Physician (Emergency Medicine)

  • Defense Health Agency
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Basic Requirement for Physician (Emergency Medicine): Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada....

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Demographic Data for Alaska

Moving to Alaska? Find some basic demographic data about Alaska below.


Local
National
732,157
21,388

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Salary for Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in Alaska

This is the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in Alaska as reported by the BLS.

$267,910


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Emergency Medicine Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Emergency Medicine Physicians in Alaska offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.3%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%
Some College
0.1%



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