General | Physician | 33-Week Travel Contract – Anchorage, AK

Locum Tenens Physician – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) | Anchorage, AK

Locum Tenens Physician (PM&R) opportunity in Anchorage, AK — board-certified inpatient rehabilitation physician role at Alaska's only CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Experience the beauty of Anchorage while delivering high-quality rehabilitation medicine as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Job Details

• Location: Anchorage, AK 99503 – Ideal for locum tenens physicians and PM&R specialists seeking Anchorage, AK or Alaska locum tenens jobs with access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.
• Assignment Dates: August 15, 2026 – March 31, 2027
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $5,680 – $6,080
• Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation (46-bed unit) – CARF-accredited inpatient rehab hospital
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8-hour days, 40 hours/week)
• Shifts per Week: Full-time, 5 shifts/week
• Patient Encounters per Shift: 15–23 (inpatient rehab physician caseload)
• Duration: 33 weeks
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days

Job Requirements

• Active Physician license (AK, IMLC, or AK TEMP accepted)
• Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) required
• Current DEA registration
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year experience in inpatient rehabilitation or related setting (rehab physician experience preferred)
• Current CV/resume
• Ability to manage a patient panel of up to 23 rehab patients per shift

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient rehabilitation care as a consulting PM&R physician in collaboration with hospitalist attendings
• Perform patient evaluations, daily follow-ups, and ensure each patient is seen at least three times per week per CMS regulations
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record per hospital policies
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to individualized patient care planning
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to a diverse inpatient rehab population
• Support the hospital’s mission of excellence in rehabilitation medicine and coordinate care with therapists and case management

Apply now for this locum tenens PM&R physician position in Anchorage, AK. Submit your CV to be considered for this inpatient rehabilitation physician opportunity and join a dedicated rehabilitation medicine team.

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.