Phoenix, AZ IHS Hospitalist Physician

Job Title: Physician Hospitalist

Specialty: Hospitalist / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine

Place of Work (City/State): Phoenix Indian Medical Center Phoenix AZ 85016

Start Date: July 2026

Shift Schedule:

• Day Shifts:
  • 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
  • 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
• Night Shift:
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 AM
• Coverage: 7 days/week including holidays

How Many Shifts Needed per Month:

• Day Shifts: 10 30 shifts/month
• Night Shifts: 15 30 shifts/month

License:

• Active unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state DC or Puerto Rico

Certifications:

• Board Certified / Board Eligible (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine)
• BLS (Required)
• ACLS (Required)

Experience Needed: Minimum 2 years of hospitalist experience preferred (new grads considered case-by-case)

Special Skills Needed:

• Inpatient hospitalist care (ICU Med/Surg units)
• Admissions rounding discharge planning
• Emergency response & critical care management
• Ability to perform procedures (central lines thoracentesis paracentesis etc.)
• Strong EHR/documentation skills
• Ability to work in federal/tribal healthcare settings
• Scheduling & continuity management capability (for contractor side)

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 8 Weeks

Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient hospitalist services including admissions evaluations and medical management
• Perform daily rounds in ICU and medical/surgical units
• Respond to urgent/emergent patient care needs during shifts
• Coordinate care including transfers discharges and referrals
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation (within 24 hours)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and government medical staff
• Perform inpatient procedures as privileged
• Ensure compliance with IHS CMS and Joint Commission (TJC) standards
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Provide consultation to ER and other departments
• Assist in bed placement transfers and care coordination

Prime Physicians is a physician-led The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals health systems and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands leading the way towards a more efficient effective and compassionate healthcare system.