Locums – Ketchikan, Alaska, Hematology/Oncology Opening

Locums - Ketchikan, Alaska | Hematology/Oncology Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join an established Hematology/Oncology service in Ketchikan, Alaska, providing outpatient coverage as part of a remote inbox support model. This 0.25 FTE locums opportunity is available due to a gap in coverage and is approved through March 30, 2027. The provider will work independently and will provide coverage approximately 5 days per month.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

October 1, 2026

Contract Length:

Approved through March 30, 2027

FTE:

0.25 FTE

Schedule:

5 days per month
Standard 8-hour day
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
1-hour lunch break
Remote inbox coverage
Outpatient setting
No call

Coverage Requirements:

Hematology/Oncology outpatient coverage
Remote inbox coverage
Hospital and clinic privileges required
Bone marrow biopsies
Adult and geriatric patient care
Independent/solo practice

Position Highlights

0.25 FTE locums opportunity
October 1, 2026 start
Coverage approved through March 30, 2027
Approximately 5 days per month
Remote inbox coverage
8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
No call
Adult and geriatric patients
Approximately 12–16 patients per day
Bone marrow biopsy procedure
Hospital and clinic privileges
Hospital and clinic located in the same building
EPIC EMR
Active Alaska license required

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Outpatient

Hospital and Clinic

Patient Population:

Adults and geriatric patients

Patient Volume:

Approximately 12–16 patients per day

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provide outpatient Hematology/Oncology care
Manage adult and geriatric patients
Provide remote inbox coverage
Review and respond to patient and clinical messages
Evaluate Hematology/Oncology concerns
Perform bone marrow biopsies
Coordinate patient care with the clinical team
Provide independent coverage during assigned shifts

Procedures

Required Procedure:

Bone marrow biopsy

Call

No call required.

Practice Model

The provider will work independently in a solo coverage model.

Requirements

Board Certified Hematology/Oncology – Required
Active Alaska Medical License – Required
Alaska DEA – Required
BLS, ACLS, or PALS – Required
Ability to provide independent Hematology/Oncology care

Credentialing

Hospital and clinic privileges are required. The hospital and clinic are located within the same building.

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

EMR System:

EPIC

Organization & Team

Established Hematology/Oncology service
Coverage needed due to a gap in coverage
0.25 FTE opportunity
Approximately 5 days of coverage per month
Remote inbox coverage
Solo practice model
Hospital and clinic privileges
No call responsibilities
Adult and geriatric patient population

About Ketchikan, Alaska

Location & Access: Ketchikan is located in southeast Alaska along the Inside Passage and is surrounded by mountains, forests, and waterways. The community is accessible primarily by air and ferry, offering a distinctive Alaska lifestyle.

Lifestyle & Community: Ketchikan is a close-knit coastal community with a rich Native Alaskan and maritime heritage, local restaurants, shops, galleries, and historic areas.

Outdoor Recreation: The area is exceptional for outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring the Tongass National Forest.

Attractions: Ketchikan is known for its colorful waterfront, historic Creek Street, totem poles, Misty Fjords National Monument, and abundant opportunities to experience Alaska's wildlife and natural scenery.

Quality of Life: Ketchikan offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, small-community living, spectacular scenery, and access to some of Alaska's most remarkable outdoor experiences.

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