Part Time Indian Health Service Ihs Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

 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.

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Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility

Contract Details / Schedule

• 1099 Government Contractor position 
• Long-term contract up to 1 year with additional extension options 
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available 
• Night shifts (Nocturnist) 
• Inpatient Hospital Medicine setting 
• Critical Access Hospital 
• Indian Health Service (IHS) facility 
• Adult patient population 
• Work under any unrestricted U.S. medical license 
• Previous Locum Tenens experience preferred 

What We Offer

• 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 

What You'll Do

• 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

Indian Preference Exercised:
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma follows an Indian Preference Policy. Preference will be given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with applicable laws.

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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

Qualifications:

• 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 
• Previous Nocturnist experience strongly preferred 
• 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 
• 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 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Security Clearance 
• Immunization records required