PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN

Whiteriver Indian Hospital | Whiteriver, Arizona

Family Medicine or Internal Medicine | MD/DO

Job Description

Make a meaningful contribution to community health while practicing in Arizona’s White Mountains. We are seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to support Indian Health Service outpatient primary care services at Whiteriver Indian Hospital.

Working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the physician will deliver care that supports patients’ immediate needs and long-term health. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, performing routine examinations and preventive screenings, managing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and coordinating referrals and follow-up care. The physician will also provide patient education and maintain complete, timely documentation in the facility’s electronic health record.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency.
• Current board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Current, active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Minimum of two years of recent outpatient primary care experience following residency, unless otherwise specified in the facility’s ordering document.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current DEA registration when required for assigned duties.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach to care.
• Successful completion of required credentialing, privileging, background screening, orientation, and mandatory training.
• Experience in IHS, Tribal health, rural healthcare, community health centers, or federal healthcare settings preferred.