Wilderness Medical Staffing

Home
United States
Spokane, WA
Wilderness Medical Staffing

Wilderness Medical Staffing places medical providers in exciting locum tenens opportunities througho

ABOUT US
As a nurse practitioner who worked in rural Alaska for almost twenty years, our founder saw both the need and the opportunity that Wilderness Medical Staffing now exists to serve. Across the continental Northwest and Alaska, we are helping rural communities obtain excellent care, while also offering medical providers the chance to experience the adventure of a lifetime. Taking a placement with Wilderness Medical Staffing begins a journey of discovery, healing, and excitement that will change lives in amazing and unexpected ways.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at WMS!
Our offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas so our team can spend time with loved ones.
We’ll respond to inquiries as soon as we’re back online. Wishing you a safe, peaceful holiday season!

12/23/2025

Only rural providers will understand:
The snowdrifts.
The snacks.
The unstoppable commitment to show up anyway.

Working at the edges of the world takes grit — and you’ve got it.

12/21/2025

Today marks the winter solstice — the longest night of the year.

In some northern remote regions, this begins a stretch where the sun won’t rise again for weeks. While it’s a remarkable natural phenomenon, extended darkness can also take a real toll on mental and emotional health.

For providers working in these environments, this season is a reminder to stay especially attentive; not just to physical symptoms, but to subtle changes in mood, behavior, and well-being. We’ve had providers recognize signs of distress during these darker months and intervene at life-saving moments.

If you’re caring for patients in areas with prolonged darkness, thank you for the vigilance, compassion, and presence you bring during this season.

12/20/2025

Remote teams can’t have culture? We say otherwise!

Between three virtual holiday celebrations, Christmas-themed Family Feud, Secret Santa, a White Elephant exchange, and plenty of laughs, our team has been leaning hard into the season.

Huge shoutout to our unofficial party planner, Ashley (Operations), for keeping the holiday magic alive; including hand-painting stunning aurora ornaments for every team member. And to Cassie (also Operations) for crocheting the most iconic “POTIE Poops” imaginable (an inside joke rooted in our guiding principles - you truly had to be there).

As our President Ethan McWilliams likes to say: the team that POTIES together, stays together... or something like that.

Remote or not, this team is proof that culture is about connection, not location.🎄

12/19/2025

We’re seeking two Advanced Practice Providers (any NP/PA combination) for solo village assignments in Southern Alaska. This role is ideal for confident, experienced providers who are comfortable being the sole clinician for an entire community.

You’ll provide comprehensive primary and urgent care, be on call for emergencies (which are infrequent), and play a meaningful role in a village that truly relies on its provider. While the responsibility is real, so is the reward. This is one of those assignments providers remember for a lifetime.

Learn more or apply here: https://f.mtr.cool/kcspjlsnst

12/18/2025

Physicians: Step Into Medical Leadership in Southeast Alaska

We’re recruiting Physicians for three distinct Medical Director roles across communities in SE Alaska. These are unique opportunities to shape care delivery, support clinical teams, and bring experienced leadership to rural healthcare settings.

Whether you’re looking to expand your leadership experience, strengthen your CV, or take the next step into medical direction, these roles offer meaningful impact and professional growth, all while serving communities that truly rely on strong clinical leadership.

Each role is unique and tied to its own ID number (displayed on the graphics).
View all three Medical Director opportunities here: https://f.mtr.cool/fdxkmtmamh

12/17/2025

“You take good care of me and my people. You are one of us now.” These words were shared with WMS-contracted provider Michael Molnar, PA, (our 2025 provider of the year) as a patient entrusted him with items connected to the ancient Bering land bridge — pieces carrying thousands of years of history.

Among them:
-a carved walrus skull (a more modern piece),
-a walrus tooth shaped into a spoon,
-several small arrowheads and stone/wood tools,
-and a traditional qulliq oil-lamp stir stick.

Gifts like these are not souvenirs. They’re expressions of profound trust; something that can’t be rushed, assumed, or asked for. In remote communities at the edges of the world, trust grows slowly through presence, respect, and the kind of care that honors both the patient and their culture.

When that trust is extended, it is one of the deepest honors a clinician can experience.

If serving in a place where relationships run this deep speaks to you, start a conversation with our team.

12/16/2025

Winter in Arctic Alaska hits a little different.

Thanks to WMS-contracted provider Annie M. for sharing these moments from life in the field; the quiet beauty, the harsh conditions, and the reality of what care looks like at the top of the world.

12/13/2025

We’re proud to announce our 2025 WMS Provider of the Year: Michael Molnar, PA.

With more than 30 years in emergency medicine, Michael is a paramedic-turned-PA whose calm presence, clinical excellence, and deep humility have shaped care in some of the most remote communities in Alaska.

From solo practice in extreme weather to earning trust in rural and Indigenous communities, Michael embodies what it means to serve with consistency, respect, and heart. His stories remind us that great medicine isn’t just about skill; it’s about showing up, again and again.

This recognition is especially meaningful because Michael was overwhelmingly nominated not only by our internal team, but also by the clients who work alongside him — a true testament to the trust he’s earned in the field.

Read more of Michael’s story and watch short clips from his interviews here: https://f.mtr.cool/nccwipslbr

12/12/2025

A rare and exciting opening for an experienced NP or PA to assist with General Surgery in beautiful Southeast Washington.
Step into a supportive team environment where your role includes:
• First assist in the OR
• Rounding
• Discharging patients
• Collaborating closely with a surgical team that values efficiency and continuity of care

If you've been looking to expand your surgical skill set or take on a unique locum assignment, this is a standout opportunity.

Learn more or apply here: https://f.mtr.cool/uielezekkk

12/11/2025

If you’re applying for rural locum tenens roles, your CV needs to do more than list your experience — it needs to show it at a glance. Many clients skim quickly, and if your hands-on skills don’t jump off the page, your application may get passed over (even when *we* know you’re qualified!)

Be sure to lead with rural, hands-on emergency, and primary care experience — make these impossible to miss. This will greatly improve your chances of being noticed for a role at one of our partner facilities.

For more detailed CV tips, check out our complete CV guide for medical professionals, with a free downloadable template! > https://f.mtr.cool/tnpsqkiqxm

12/10/2025

Bring eye care where it’s needed most.

We’re seeking an Optometrist (OD) for a unique opportunity in Northwest Alaska, combining clinic-based care with scheduled trips to remote villages that rarely receive specialty services.

Choose the lifestyle that fits you:
• Locum rotations (month on / month off), or
• A permanent W-2 role if you’re ready to put down roots.

Earn up to $55,000 over a 3-month rotation while making a measurable difference for communities that otherwise may go without accessible eye care.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, adventure, and flexibility — this is it. Learn more & apply here: https://f.mtr.cool/zkceqfhzko

Address

Spokane, WA
99223

Telephone

+15092151700

Website

http://www.wildernessmedicalstaffing.com/, https://m.mtrbio.com/wilderness-medical-staffing-FB

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Wilderness Medical Staffing posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Spokane?