What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Alaska position at LocumJobsOnline?
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Alaska!
About The Position
Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens position at a multi-specialty clinic in Alaska. Starting on 05/12/2025, this assignment requires coverage Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate will be proficient in basic family practice, including well child checks, adult visits, women's health, chronic care management, and urgent care follow-ups. This role offers a comprehensive range of primary care responsibilities, with 20-minute patient visits and the opportunity for extension.
Job Details
Location: Alaska
Facility Type: Multi-Specialty Clinic
Start Date: 05/12/2025
LOA: 60 days
Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Job Responsibilities And Duties
Benefits
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
1617314EXPPLAT
About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
About The Position
Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens position at a multi-specialty clinic in Alaska. Starting on 05/12/2025, this assignment requires coverage Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate will be proficient in basic family practice, including well child checks, adult visits, women's health, chronic care management, and urgent care follow-ups. This role offers a comprehensive range of primary care responsibilities, with 20-minute patient visits and the opportunity for extension.
Job Details
Location: Alaska
Facility Type: Multi-Specialty Clinic
Start Date: 05/12/2025
LOA: 60 days
Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Job Responsibilities And Duties
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages
- Conduct well child checks and well adult visits
- Manage women's health concerns
- Handle chronic care cases, including diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
- Treat acute illnesses and perform sick visits
- Manage urgent care follow-ups
- Perform minor procedures such as suture removal
- Utilize Athenahealth electronic health record system
- Work independently as the sole provider during shifts
- Maintain efficient 20-minute patient visits
- Alaska Nurse Practitioner license required
- Experience in family practice and primary care settings preferred
- Strong communication and time management skills essential
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
1617314EXPPLAT
About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
- Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
- Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
