Hospitalist Physician (MD/DO) – Inpatient

Eastern Shawnee Companies, LLC; Arizona; On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Local candidates welcome

Job summary

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services, in partnership with Indian Health Services (IHS), seeks an experienced Hospitalist Physician for a 1099 contract assignment at Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca, Arizona. Start date is September with up to full-time, 12-hour shifts.

The contract length is up to 1 year with extension options; credentialing may take up to 90 days. Fully onsite role with travel/local candidates welcome and Indian Preference Policy observed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from accredited medical school.
• Residency completed from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 2–3 years inpatient hospitalist experience preferred.
• U.S. citizen living primarily in the United States.
• Ability to pass a federal security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Manage admissions, daily rounding, and patient care coordination.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, specialists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging studies.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

Skills

Inpatient medicine

Team communication

EHR proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency completed

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Make a meaningful impact through inpatient care in a mission-driven healthcare setting. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services, in partnership with Indian Health Services (IHS), is seeking an experienced Hospitalist Physician for a 1099 contract assignment at Hopi Health Care Center. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys inpatient medicine and providing comprehensive care to patients in a close-knit community.

Start Date: September

Schedule: up to full time | 12-hour shifts

Contract Length: Up to 1 year with additional extension options available

Location: Polacca, Arizona

Facility Info: https://www.ihs.gov/phoenix/healthcarefacilities/hopi/

What You'll Do

• Provide inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Perform patient assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Manage admissions, daily rounding, and patient care coordination.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, specialists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging studies.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

What We Offer

• Competitive 1099 contract compensation
• Flexible contract assignment up to one year with extension opportunities
• Travel and local candidates welcome

Additional Details

• Fully onsite role
• Inpatient hospital setting
• 12-hour shifts
• Credentialing process may take up to 90 days

Additional Duties

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. This description is not intended to represent a complete list of all responsibilities. Candidates should be adaptable and willing to support evolving clinical needs.

Indian Preference Policy

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services follows an Indian Preference Policy. Preference is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with applicable laws.

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Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency program
• Minimum of 2–3 years of inpatient hospitalist experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen living primarily in the United States
• Must be able to pass a federal security clearance

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted MD or DO license (any U.S. state accepted)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in appropriate specialty
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
• Previous IHS experience preferred
• Experience with EHR systems required
• Required immunizations must be up to date