Family Practice Physician - Walk-In

Akicita Federal, LLC • Piñon, NM

7d • $374,400 - $384,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Akicita Federal is hiring a Family Practice Physician to deliver comprehensive primary and walk-in care to the Navajo community served by the Indian Health Service in Pinon, AZ. This is a meaningful opportunity to provide high-quality, culturally relevant healthcare in a federally supported clinic setting where your clinical impact is direct and immediate. You will be the frontline provider for patients across the full spectrum of family medicine needs in a rural, underserved community.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Practice or a closely related primary care specialty.
• Valid, unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Arizona (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license authorizing prescribing authority.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated experience providing family practice or primary care services, including walk-in or urgent care.

Nice To Haves

• Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Prior clinical experience working with Native American or other underserved rural patient populations.
• Familiarity with Indian Health Service facilities, workflows, or federal healthcare delivery environments.
• Experience using the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) or other federal EHR platforms.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions for patients of all ages presenting in a walk-in clinic environment.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and coordinating specialist referrals as needed.
• Document patient encounters accurately and completely in the electronic health record system in compliance with IHS standards.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• Provide patient education and counseling on preventive care, chronic disease management, and health maintenance.
• Respond to urgent and emergent clinical situations within the clinic setting, applying sound clinical judgment and appropriate protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior