Contract Hospitalist Physician

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 248,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions is partnering with Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) to place Hospitalist Physicians (MD/DO) for long-term 1099 contracts in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on inpatient medicine for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will manage acute inpatient cases, work 12-hour shifts, and contribute to continuity of care within an IHS-affiliated hospital team.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited school
• Board Certification or eligibility in IM/FM
• Active, unrestricted US medical license
• Current DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• 2+ years inpatient hospitalist experience
• US citizenship residing in the United States

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive acute inpatient medical care during assigned shifts
• Evaluate, admit, manage, round on, and discharge adult inpatients
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Manage medically complex patients (respiratory/heart/renal/liver failure, sepsis)
• Respond to urgent inpatient care needs
• Evaluate admissions from the Emergency Department within privileges
• Develop treatment plans and interpret diagnostics, coordinate with the care team
• Coordinate patient transfers when higher level of care is needed
• Participate in discharge planning and care transitions
• Maintain medical documentation in the EHR
• Follow facility/IHS policies and granted privileges

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Diagnostic ability

Decision-making

Work in high-stress environments

Communication and teamwork

Continuous learning

US citizen in US

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified/Eligible in IM/FM

Active US medical license

Current DEA registration

BLS & ACLS certified

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Enjoy Some Sun This Winter—and Make Your Experience Count! Trade the winter chill for the Arizona sunshine while putting your hospital medicine expertise to work where it matters. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions is partnering with Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), a 130+ bed Indian Health Service (IHS) facility, to bring experienced Hospitalist Physicians (MD or DO) into a long-term contract opportunity serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. From managing complex inpatient cases to supporting continuity of care, this is an opportunity to combine the flexibility of locum tenens practice with the meaningful work of Indian Health Service medicine.

Curious about the facility? Learn more here: Phoenix Indian Medical Center

Contract Details / Schedule

• 1099 contract position
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Hospitalist/Nocturnist position
• 12-hour shifts
• Inpatient Hospital Medicine setting
• 130+-bed IHS hospital
• All-age patient population
• RPMS
• Indian Health Service (IHS) facility
• 2+ years of experience needed
• Board Certification required
• Work under any unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Previous Locum Tenens experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Opportunity to practice within the Indian Health Service (IHS)
• Experience managing medically complex adult inpatients
• Meaningful work supporting American Indian and Alaska Native communities
• Opportunity to contribute to patient care within a multidisciplinary hospital team
• Opportunity to enjoy the Arizona climate while pursuing a rewarding locum tenens assignment

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive acute inpatient medical care during assigned shifts
• Evaluate, admit, manage, round on, and discharge adult inpatients
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Manage medically complex patients, including conditions such as respiratory failure, heart failure, renal failure, liver failure, and sepsis
• Respond to urgent and emergent inpatient care needs
• Evaluate patients for potential hospital admission from the Emergency Department, as requested and within granted privileges
• Develop treatment plans and order, interpret, and respond to diagnostic studiesCoordinate care with nursing staff, emergency providers, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team
• Coordinate patient transfers when a higher or different level of care is needed
• Participate in discharge planning, care coordination, and transitions of care
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Practice in accordance with facility policies, applicable regulations, IHS requirements, and granted clinical privileges

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.

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 contract 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