Hospitalist
Northern Navajo Medical Center•Shiprock, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), a federally operated Indian Health Service hospital serving the Navajo Nation, is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified General Surgeon for overnight and weekend locum coverage under a federal non-personal services contract. This is a unique opportunity to provide critical surgical care in a mission-driven environment while earning premium locum rates and serving one of the most culturally significant regions in the United States.
Requirements
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery through the American Board of Surgery
- Current unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state, territory, or Washington, DC
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain required federal credentials
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain NNMC medical staff privileges
- Successful completion of Level I and Level II background investigations
- Valid driver's license if required for position duties
- Fitness for duty certification from a licensed physician
- MMR immunity documentation
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
- Varicella immunity documentation or positive titer
- Tdap vaccination within the last 5 years
- TB/PPD test within the previous 12 months
- Current influenza vaccination
Nice To Haves
- Providers who thrive in this setting value service, adaptability, and cultural awareness.
- Respect for Native traditions and the ability to work within a diverse patient population are essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide overnight and weekend General Surgery call coverage
- Cross-cover the inpatient General Surgery service
- Admit new surgical patients
- Respond to Emergency Department, clinic, and inpatient consultations
- Perform emergency general surgery procedures as required
- Perform upper and lower endoscopies when clinically indicated
- Provide emergency surgical assistance to OB/GYN and other services as needed
- Complete all medical documentation before the end of each shift
- Collaborate with hospital leadership and participate in quality assurance activities
Benefits
- One-time $1,000 travel allowance provided upon start
- Malpractice insurance coverage included
- Government-furnished equipment, workspace, PPE, and EHR access
- Facility orientation and IHS systems training provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
