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Mud Bay, Alaska

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

The provider serves as the on-site medical professional at remote locations, responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating acute illnesses and injuries. They also manage emergency stabilization, coordinate medical evacuations, and perform diagnostic procedures while maintaining accurate occupational health records.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with current NCCPA or national certification and active DEA registration. A minimum of three years of experience in family, internal, urgent, or emergency medicine is required, along with current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ATLS (preferred)DEA License

Key Skills

Trauma stabilizationPatient transport coordinationECGPrescribing medicationsIndependent practiceMedical record maintenanceEmergency preparedness

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Alaska13 active823 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 70% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,843 in the last 30 days1,355 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+5.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 805 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Doyon

Oil and Gas
Fairbanks, Alaska
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
401k
Voluntary Benefit Options
Travel from Anchorage Provided