Hospitalist Physician

Akicita Federal, LLC • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $520,000 - $530,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Akicita Federal is hiring Hospitalists to deliver high-quality inpatient care for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), serving a federally operated hospital within the Indian Health Service in Phoenix, AZ. You will work alongside a dedicated hospital medicine team, managing a diverse inpatient population across day and night shifts, with no off-site call required. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for an underserved patient community in a fully supported hospital environment.

Requirements

• Completion of a residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Ability to pass an IHS-mandated security pre-clearance process, including fingerprint check and OIG exclusion list screening, prior to start

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of dedicated hospital medicine / hospitalist experience following residency
• Prior experience practicing in a federal, tribal, or Indian Health Service medical facility
• Familiarity with caring for Native American or other underserved patient populations
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-acuity inpatient caseloads independently, including overnight coverage
• Experience with inpatient quality improvement initiatives or performance-based care delivery models

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care including admission workups, daily rounding, and discharge planning for hospitalized patients
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions in an inpatient setting
• Coordinate care transitions with nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary services to ensure continuity and patient safety
• Document clinical encounters, orders, and patient progress accurately and in a timely manner within the hospital's electronic health record system
• Respond to changes in patient status and lead rapid assessments for deteriorating patients on the inpatient unit
• Participate in handoff communications at shift transitions to maintain care continuity across day and night coverage
• Collaborate with the Chief of Hospital Medicine and multidisciplinary teams to support quality outcomes and operational goals

What This Job Offers

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