Hospitalist contract

Description

Ready to trade city traffic for wide-open skies and desert serenity?

Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, Arizona, is seeking adaptable, mission-driven physicians to join its care team on a flexible, long-term 1099 contract. Located in western Arizona near the California border, this facility serves the Colorado River Indian Tribes and surrounding communities, offering a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a culturally rich, rural healthcare environment.

If you’re passionate about meaningful work, comfortable managing inpatient care with occasional clinic or fast-track coverage, and intrigued by life in a quieter, scenic desert setting, this could be the perfect assignment.

Check out the facility Here - https://www.ihs.gov/Phoenix/healthcarefacilities/coloradoriver/

Job Highlights:

• Location: Parker, AZ – western Arizona along the Colorado River
• Facility: Indian Health Service clinic with inpatient services
• Locum contract
• Contract Type: Long-term 1099 contract (up to 1 year, with potential to extend)
• Eligible Providers: U.S.-licensed physicians (any active, unrestricted license)
• Locum or local candidates welcome
  
• Schedule:
  • 10-12-hour day shifts
  • Shifts begin at 7:00 AM; flexibility required for end time
    
• Environment:
  •  17-bed Critical Access Hospital  
  • 24/7 ED on-site with collaborative coverage model
  • On-site lab, radiology, pharmacy, and behavioral health services
    
• Support: Orientation provided prior to first shift; strong team culture; community-focused care

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Indian Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B). Apply today to meet with our recruitment team!

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Requirements

Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory

• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Current certifications required:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (NRP recommended)
    
• Must hold a DEA license and be eligible to prescribe medications
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient or hospitalist setting preferred
• Documentation required:
  • Copy of diploma or transcripts for verification of education
  • Recent inpatient experience and relevant procedure logs if requesting privileges
    
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (training provided for IHS systems)
• Excellent diagnostic, clinical, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide patient-centered care
• Must be a US Citizen primarily living in the United States
• Must be willing and able to adapt to a flexible schedule and comply with all state and federal regulations regarding medical practice