Physician - Cardiology - Locum

Cardiology Above average in CardiologyContract

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Contract
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking a Physician - Internal Medicine Cardiology for locum coverage in AK

  • ASAP - Ongoing
  • Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
  • EMR: Cerner/Athena
  • AK license required

We provide excellent weekly compensation, cover all travel expenses, offer A+ rated malpractice Insurance, and streamline credentialing and licensure processes. For more information, email, call, or text: Randy@JETTMedicalStaffing.com or 912-438-5724.

JETT Medical Staffing is a Physician assistant-owned medical staffing agency focusing on Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers for Permanent and Locum Placement Nationwide. Check out our website at JETTMedicalStaffing.com to learn more about our jobs or to sign up for more information.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide cardiology coverage for scheduled clinical hours and call duties. Responsibilities include delivering patient care in a clinical setting using Cerner and Athena EMR systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Alaska medical license. The role requires a physician with internal medicine and cardiology expertise.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical practice

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 34 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 62% have no call, 26% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Cardiology

  • Includes call
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About JETT Medical Staffing

Staffing and Recruiting
Savannah, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent weekly compensation
Travel expenses covered
A+ rated malpractice insurance
Credentialing and licensure assistance