Shiprock , NM IHS Hospitalist Physician

Job Title: Physician Hospitalist (Non-Personal Services Contract)

Specialty: Hospitalist / Internal Medicine

Start Date: July 2026

Place of Work (City/State): Northern Navajo Medical Center Shiprock NM

Shift Schedule:

• Day Shifts
• Night Shifts
• Weekend Coverage
• On-call (if required)

How Many Shifts Needed per Month: (Typically full-time coverage model; 14 21 shifts/month expected)

License:

• Active unrestricted U.S. Physician License (any state preferred for federal facilities)

Certifications:

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Required

Experience Needed: 2 Years (Hospitalist experience preferred)

Special Skills Needed:

• Inpatient care management
• Admission rounding and discharge planning
• EMR/EHR proficiency
• Ability to work in rural/tribal healthcare settings
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 8 Weeks

Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient hospitalist services for admitted patients
• Perform admissions daily rounds and discharges
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams
• Respond to medical emergencies within the hospital
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Ensure compliance with IHS and federal healthcare standards
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

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