Pulmonology Locum Tenens Physician

Job Description

HPA Healthcare is seeking a Pulmonologist for an outpatient locum tenens opportunity in Ketchikan, Alaska, beginning November 1, 2026.

The initial assignment runs through January 30, 2027, with the possibility of continued intermittent coverage for approximately six months. The physician will initially provide approximately one week of coverage per month, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Coverage may eventually decrease to one week every other month or quarterly.

This position offers an attractive lifestyle-oriented schedule with no call, no inpatient rounding, no admissions, and no required procedures.

Candidates must already possess an active Alaska medical license and be proficient with Epic.

Assignment Highlights

• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• End Date: 01/30/2027
• Initial Duration: 13 weeks
• Expected Overall Need: Approximately 6 months
• FTE: 0.25
• Initial Coverage: Approximately 1 week/month
• Future Coverage: May decrease to 1 week every other month or quarterly
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Standard Shift: 8 hours
• Setting: Outpatient pulmonary clinic
• Call: None
• Rounding: None
• Admissions: None
• Procedures: None required
• Patients: Approximately 14–16/day
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• EMR: Epic – proficiency required
• Solo Coverage: Yes
• Orientation: 8 hours, non-billable
• Alaska License: Active license required at presentation