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Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc. Check out this video about Fairbanks: We invite you to explore Fairbanks, Alaska ...

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How much do dog mushing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for dog mushing in the United States is $14.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $15.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Dog Mushing job?

A Dog Mushing job involves guiding and caring for a team of sled dogs, typically for transportation, racing, or tourism. Mushers train, feed, and maintain the health of their dogs while navigating trails in snowy or remote areas. This role requires physical endurance, knowledge of sledding equipment, and strong teamwork with the dogs. It can be seasonal or year-round, depending on location and purpose.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Dog Mushing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dog Musher, you need strong physical stamina, in-depth knowledge of dog handling and care, and familiarity with wilderness survival techniques, often gained through hands-on experience or participation in mushing courses. Experience using sleds, harness systems, GPS devices, and having first-aid certifications for both humans and animals is highly beneficial. Patience, leadership, resilience, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing team dynamics—both canine and human—under challenging conditions. These abilities are key for ensuring the well-being of the dogs and the musher, safe navigation, and successful outcomes in demanding environments.

What does a typical workday look like for a Dog Musher?

A typical workday for a Dog Musher involves caring for and feeding the dog team, inspecting and preparing sleds and gear, and running training or transportation routes across snowy terrain. Mornings often start early with dog health checks, followed by harnessing and exercising the dogs, then completing practice runs or guided tours depending on the season. Mushers are responsible for monitoring weather conditions, ensuring the safety and well-being of all animals, and performing any needed equipment maintenance. Depending on the role, you may also interact with tourists, participate in races, or work alongside other handlers as part of a larger team. This blend of outdoor activity, animal care, and teamwork makes each day both rewarding and physically demanding.

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Infographic showing various Dog Mushing job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,511 per year, or $14.2 per hour.
Family Medicine Physician Assistant

Family Medicine Physician Assistant

Foundation Health, LLC

Fairbanks, AK • On-site

$147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice. 

   

Foundation Health Partners is actively recruiting an experienced Physician Assitant to join our Outpatient Family Medicine Team.

The Opportunity:

Join a family medicine clinic with more than 60 years of history serving the Fairbanks community. The clinic is part of a large multidisciplinary health system and provides care to patients across the full lifespan, from newborns to geriatrics. Our providers manage a broad range of acute concerns as well as ongoing chronic conditions. Practicing at our clinic within a rural health system allows providers to maintain a broad scope of practice and take a more active role in managing complex patient care. The clinic environment is collaborative, with family medicine physicians and advanced practice providers working together to support the needs of the community.

  • Compensation: Starting at a base of $147,112, compensation can be further adjusted based on experience. Additional opportunity to increase earnings through productivity. $40k sign-on bonus.
  • Schedule: M-F 40 hours per week. 7 weeks ATO and 2 weeks for CME. 
  • Team: Works within a care team model, partnering with physicians to manage patient care.

Foundation Health Partners:

Foundation Health Partners is a community-owned and operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of 3 facilities, including Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic, and Denali Center, a long-term care facility. As the most advanced medical facility for hundreds of miles, we are highly committed to treating the medical needs of everyone who comes through our doors.

FHP is proud to offer its providers:

  • Professional autonomy and clinical work freedom.
  • Strong commitment to work-life balance. Not just words, our leadership values your time. 
  • Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision.
  • $5,000 Paid CME per year, licensure reimbursement, and paid malpractice insurance.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.
  • Consult, collaborate, and access Mayo Clinic resources through FHP’s partnership with Mayo Clinic Care Network
  • 501(c)(3) non-profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • 90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers. 

Submit your CV for confidential consideration to Alex Gustafson at providerrecruiting@foundationhealth.org | Visit our website at Physicians of Foundation Health Partners - Foundationhealthpartners to learn more. Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer.

 

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice.    

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. 

  • Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
  • College Town – University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
  • Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
  • 23 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 5 High Schools | robust youth sports programs
  • No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community-wide festivals, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.

Check out this video about Fairbanks: We invite you to explore Fairbanks, Alaska - YouTube


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be approved to practice by the State Joint Board on the Regulation of Physician's Assistants. NCCPA certification required. Exhibits an exemplary professional demeanor and interpersonal relationship skills.

Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications and database management. Must have sufficient experience, confidence, and judgment to function with little outside direction. Ability to maintain CME currency as required to maintain NCCPA certification. Requires personal DEA license.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree preferred. Experience in clinical setting including supervision is preferred. ACLS, PALS, ATLS.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.