Emergency Department Physician (MD/DO)
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Job Description
Bring your emergency medicine expertise to a community where your care truly matters. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services, in partnership with Indian Health Services (IHS), is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Physician for a 1099 contract assignment at Hopi Health Care Center. This opportunity is ideal for a physician who enjoys providing high-quality emergency care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Start Date: September
- Schedule: up to Full-time hours | 12-hour shifts
- Contract Length: Up to 1 year with additional extension options available
- Location: Polacca, Arizona
- Facility Info: ihs.gov
What You'll Do
- Provide emergency medical care to patients presenting with a wide range of conditions and acuity levels.
- Perform patient evaluations, diagnose medical conditions, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Manage emergency department patients from initial assessment through disposition.
- Stabilize patients experiencing acute illness or injury.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing, laboratory results, and imaging studies.
- Provide patient and family communication regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
- 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
- Emergency Department setting
- 12-hour shifts
- Credentialing process may take up to 90 days
- 2 years of ED experience as a Physician, post residency required
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
- 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
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine (preferred)
- Valid medical license from any U.S. state accepted
- Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room experience
- Experience treating both adult and pediatric patients
- Current DEA registration
- Active ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications
- Prior locum tenens and/or IHS experience preferred
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive emergency medical care, including patient evaluation, diagnosis, and stabilization for various acuity levels. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage patients from initial assessment through disposition and maintain accurate EHR documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 90% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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