Alaska Facility Is Seeking a Locum Tenens Interventional Cardiologist
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Palmer, AK
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jun 19, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Alaska)
- $171
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $6,829
- Median yearly
- $355,098
CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Alaska pay a median of $171/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Alaska right now
- 29 open Physician jobs in Alaska from 4 agencies, 4 of them in Palmer.
- Pay in these listings: $73.00 – $187/hour, median $172/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Alaska: $171/hour ($355,098/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($185/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.
- Approximately 2 weeks per month ongoing coverage
- 15 patients per shift
- Both inpatient and outpatient practice setting required
- ABLS, ACLS, and BLS certifications required
- Admissions and rounding responsibilities
- Hospital is stroke certified
- Scheduled clinical hours plus call coverage
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail
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