
Obstetrics Gynecology | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Palmer, AK
- Job type
- Local
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jun 29, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Alaska)
- $171
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $6,829
- Median yearly
- $355,098
GHR Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Alaska pay a median of $171/hour. 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
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Jobs – Locum Tenens Opportunity in Palmer, Alaska
Immediate OB/GYN locum tenens opportunity in Palmer, Alaska for a board-certified or board-eligible Obstetrics & Gynecology physician. Enjoy short-term physician coverage in a scenic Alaska community while providing high-quality women’s health care, obstetric care, and gynecology services in a well-supported setting.
Job Details
- Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Position Type: Locum tenens physician coverage
- Location: Palmer, Alaska
- Start Date: July 21, 2026
- Coverage Type: Short-term coverage
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $9,030 - $10,690
- Credentialing: Emergency credentialing with an estimated 5-day timeframe
- Patient Volume: Approximately 5 patient encounters per shift
- Setting: OB/GYN unit
Job Requirements
- Active Alaska medical license required
- Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience required
- BLS and PALS required
- Strong experience with low-risk and high-risk pregnancy management
- Proficiency in OB ultrasounds, fetal heart rate interpretation, and delivery management
- Ability to complete emergency credentialing in a timely manner
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive OB/GYN physician coverage for low-risk and high-risk obstetric patients
- Interpret fetal heart rate tracings, including NST, CST, and FSE
- Perform and interpret OB ultrasounds, including screening and targeted studies
- Manage routine and complicated deliveries, including vaginal deliveries and C-sections
- Handle breech presentations, multiple births, abruptions, and VBAC cases
- Perform amniocentesis when indicated
- Repair 3rd and 4th degree lacerations
- Provide office-based and minor gynecology procedures such as IUD placement, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP
- Support surgical gynecology care, including open and laparoscopic procedures
Why Consider This Alaska Locum Tenens OB/GYN Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly compensation for physician locum tenens jobs
- Fast emergency credentialing process
- Flexible short-term assignment in a desirable Alaska location
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact in women’s health and obstetrics care
Apply now to join this OB/GYN locum tenens opportunity in Palmer, Alaska and make a meaningful impact in women’s healthcare today.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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