Hospitalist Contract Physician
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
- Current DEA registration
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Minimum of 2–3 years of recent inpatient Hospitalist experience required
- Experience managing adult and pediatric inpatient populations independently
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity patients
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Must be a U.S. citizen living and working primarily within the United States
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Security Clearance
- Immunization records required
Nice To Haves
- Previous Locum Tenens experience preferred
- Previous Nocturnist experience strongly preferred
- Previous Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health, Rural Health, or Critical Access Hospital experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care during 12-hour overnight shifts
- Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients across an all-age patient population
- Perform admissions, inpatient evaluations, and ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Respond to overnight clinical changes and medical emergencies
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans
- Order, interpret, and respond to laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic results
- Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, emergency department providers, and other members of the healthcare team
- Provide appropriate stabilization and management of patients requiring higher levels of care or transfer
- Participate in patient discharge planning and transitions of care as applicable
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams
- Practice in accordance with facility policies, applicable regulations, and IHS requirements
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Long-term assignment stability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
