Hospitalist/Nocturnist
About The Position
Practice Hospital Medicine Where Your Expertise Makes a Difference Every Night. If you're a Hospitalist who thrives in inpatient medicine and enjoys the autonomy and challenge of overnight care, this opportunity offers a rewarding way to make an impact. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services is seeking experienced Nocturnist Physicians (MD/DO) to support the inpatient medicine team at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, Arizona. This long-term locum opportunity allows you to care for a diverse patient population while serving one of the nation's largest Native American communities in a mission-driven healthcare environment.
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
- 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
- Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in 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
- Experience managing adult and pediatric inpatient populations independently
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity patients
- Previous Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health, Rural Health, or Critical Access Hospital experience preferred
- Must be a U.S. citizen living and working primarily within the United States
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care for hospitalized patients during overnight shifts
- Perform admissions, evaluations, consultations, and daily management of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for adult inpatients
- Respond to overnight clinical changes and medical emergencies
- Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, emergency department providers, and ancillary services
- Order, interpret, and act upon laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic testing results
- Participate in patient discharge planning and transitions of care
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling options
- Long-term assignment stability
- Opportunity to serve within the Indian Health Service (IHS) system
- Mission-driven and collaborative practice environment
- Meaningful work serving Native American communities
- Unique clinical experience in a rural healthcare setting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
