Location: Kotzebue, AK
Facility: Maniilaq Health Center
Type: Locum Tenens or Permanent
Start Date: December 2025
Make medicine meaningful above the Arctic Circle. Maniilaq Health Center is urgently seeking one or two ABEM-certified Emergency Medicine Physicians for 12-hour night shifts this holiday season:
Dates Needed: • December • December 26 January 2
Shift: 12-hour nights
Rate: Competitive
Perks: Flights and housing fully covered
Requirements: Must be comfortable practicing solo in a resource-limited setting. Stabilize and ship trauma.
About the Practice
17-bed hospital with high-volume ED
Solo coverage with support from CHAs and telehealth
Cerner EHR with statewide connectivity
No surgery; OB unit is midwife-led with risk-out protocols
Referral center: Alaska Native Medical Center (via air transport)
Ideal Candidate
ABEM-certified
Experienced in solo ED coverage
Mission-driven, culturally humble, and adaptable
Alaska license preferred (can be supported)
Why Maniilaq?
Serve a community where 80% of residents are Inupiat
Immerse yourself in indigenous traditions and Arctic landscapes
Be part of a care model that blends modern medicine with tribal values
Enjoy wildlife, national parks, and a lifestyle of purpose and adventure
Ready to make an impact where it matters most? Apply now or contact Nekita Spicer at Arc Health to learn more.