Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Overview

 

 

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Remote Alaska

Practice medicine differently.

Fairweather is looking for experienced Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners interested in a unique opportunity to provide high-quality medical care in some of Alaska’s most remote locations.

Our providers work rotational schedules—typically two weeks on/two weeks off—offering extended time away from work throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a regular rotational position or the flexibility of fill-in assignments, Fairweather offers opportunities to combine meaningful clinical work with a schedule that leaves time for travel, family, and life outside of work.

As a Fairweather provider, you’ll practice with a high degree of autonomy while supported by an experienced medical team and Medical Director. Our remote clinics serve Alaska’s workforce and provide a mix of acute care, occupational medicine, emergency response, and stabilization.

Why providers choose Fairweather

• Rotational schedules, typically two weeks on/two weeks off
• Regular and fill-in opportunities available
• Travel from Anchorage to the worksite provided
• Housing and meals provided while on rotation
• Comprehensive benefits available for eligible full-time employees
• Independent clinical practice with physician and medical team support
• Opportunities at remote project sites throughout Alaska
• Join an established Alaska medical team with decades of remote healthcare experience

What You’ll Do

You’ll serve as the on-site medical provider for employees working in remote locations. Depending on the project, your responsibilities may include:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries
• Provide occupational medical care
• Assess and stabilize medical emergencies and trauma
• Determine when a higher level of care or medical evacuation is necessary
• Coordinate patient transport and MEDEVAC when appropriate
• Perform point-of-care laboratory testing, ECGs, and other diagnostic procedures
• Prescribe and dispense medications within your scope of practice and collaborative agreement
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate medical records and required occupational health documentation
• Participate in site safety, emergency response, and medical preparedness activities

Patient volume and clinical needs vary by project and location.

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner eligible to practice in Alaska
• Current NCCPA or applicable NP national certification
• Active DEA registration
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Three or more years of experience in family medicine, internal medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, or a comparable clinical setting
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently
• Valid driver’s license

Remote, rural, occupational health, or emergency medicine experience is highly valued but not required for every assignment. ATLS or similar trauma training is preferred.

About Fairweather

Fairweather has supported healthcare operations across Alaska for decades. Today, as a Doyon, Limited company, our medical team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and medical support professionals working together to provide care in locations where reliable, experienced medical support matters.

If you’re an experienced provider looking for more than a traditional clinic schedule—and the idea of practicing medicine in remote Alaska appeals to you—we’d like to hear from you.

Applicants may be considered for current and upcoming regular or fill-in opportunities that match their experience and qualifications.

Benefits for Eligible Full-Time Employees

Medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401(k); and additional voluntary benefit options.

Reasonable Accommodation

Fairweather provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state and federal law to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Preference Statement

Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, including hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.