Hospitalist Contract Physician

Description Make Your Next Assignment Count in Shiprock! There is a different kind of hospital medicine at Northern Navajo Medical Center. Located in Shiprock, New Mexico, this 60-bed Indian Health Service hospital serves an all-age patient population in a rural setting that operates much like a Critical Access Hospital. Physicians here have the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum inpatient medicine while becoming an important part of the care team serving the Navajo Nation. Needing Experienced Hospitalist Physicians ( MD or DO ) for a long term IHS contract. If you enjoy the independence and variety of locum hospital medicine and want an assignment where your clinical expertise makes a real difference, NNMC offers a practice environment unlike a typical hospitalist assignment. Curious about the facility? Learn more here: Northern Navajo Medical Center Contract Details / Schedule 1099 contract positionLong-term contract opportunityHospitalist/Nocturnist position12-hour night shiftsInpatient Hospital Medicine setting60-bed IHS hospitalHospital operated in a Critical Access Hospital-style environmentAll-age patient populationIndian Health Service (IHS) facilityWork under any unrestricted U.S. medical licensePrevious Locum Tenens experience preferred What We Offer Competitive compensationLong-term assignment stability12-hour night shift scheduleOpportunity to practice within the Indian Health Service (IHS)Broad inpatient clinical experience in an all-age hospital settingMeaningful work serving the Navajo NationOpportunity to practice in a rural hospital environment where physicians have a meaningful role in patient care and clinical decision-making What You'll Do Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care during 12-hour overnight shiftsEvaluate and manage hospitalized patients across an all-age patient populationPerform admissions, inpatient evaluations, and ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditionsRespond to overnight clinical changes and medical emergenciesDevelop and implement appropriate treatment plansOrder, interpret, and respond to laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic resultsCoordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, emergency department providers, and other members of the healthcare teamProvide appropriate stabilization and management of patients requiring higher levels of care or transferParticipate in patient discharge planning and transitions of care as applicableMaintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teamsPractice in accordance with facility policies, applicable regulations, and IHS requirements Indian Preference Exercised Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma follows an Indian Preference Policy. Preference will be given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with applicable laws. Apply today to connect with our recruiting team and learn more about this Hospitalist/Nocturnist opportunity at Northern Navajo Medical Center. Apply today to speak to a member of our recruiting team Requirements Strong clinical, diagnostic, and decision-making skillsAbility to work in high-stress, fast-paced environmentsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesFamiliarity with electronic health record (EHR) systemsCommitment to continuous learning and professional developmentMust be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institutionBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineActive, unrestricted U.S. medical licenseCurrent DEA registrationCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification requiredMinimum of 2–3 years of recent inpatient Hospitalist experience requiredPrevious Nocturnist experience strongly preferredExperience managing adult and pediatric inpatient populations independentlyStrong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity patientsExperience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systemsPrevious Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health, Rural Health, or Critical Access Hospital experience preferredMust be a U.S. citizen living and working primarily within the United StatesMust be able to obtain and maintain Federal Security ClearanceImmunization records required