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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.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness