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Eastern Shawnee Companies
Chinle Agency, Arizona

Physician Walk in clinic

Family MedicineNo callNo weekendsContract

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Description

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services is seeking a Family Practice Physician for a long-term contract assignment at Pinon Health Center in Pinon, Arizona. This outpatient and walk-in clinic opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality care where it is needed most while enjoying a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community.

In partnership with Indian Health Service (IHS), we are looking for a physician who is passionate about delivering comprehensive primary care and committed to improving health outcomes for the Navajo Nation. This is an excellent opportunity for providers seeking a rewarding locum assignment in a supportive clinical environment.

Facility Info: https://www.ihs.gov/navajo/healthcarefacilities/pinon/

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions
  • Conduct patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical histories
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and imaging
  • Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with established clinical guidelines
  • Deliver preventive care services and patient education
  • Coordinate specialty referrals through the Patient Referred Care (PRC) process
  • Collaborate with nurses, pharmacists, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the healthcare team
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record
  • Follow all IHS clinical, infection control, and patient safety policies
  • Provide culturally sensitive and patient-centered care
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support clinic performance goals
  • Document accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) - RPMS

What We Offer

  • Long-term, stable government contract opportunity
  • Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
  • No weekends, no call, and no federal holidays
  • Competitive 1099 compensation
  • Opportunity to serve a rural and underserved population
  • Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
  • Open to local and travel candidates
  • Potential for contract extensions
  • Additional Details
  • Fully onsite role
  • Must have 2 years Family Physician experience
  • Clinic serves patients of all ages
  • 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.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding locum opportunity where your clinical expertise can make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply today. Join a dedicated healthcare team serving the Navajo Nation while enjoying the flexibility and benefits of a long-term government contract assignment.

#FamilyPhysician #Locum #IHS

Requirements

  • Strong clinical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work in 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 and working primarily in the United States
  • Experience with Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) preferred
  • Experience working in rural or underserved communities strongly preferred
  • Must be able to pass a federal background/security clearance

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Family Medicine, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, or a related outpatient setting
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
  • Current DEA registration
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
  • Peer and Supervisory references required
  • Proof of education (diploma and/or transcripts) required

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver patient-centered care within the Navajo Nation community.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Acute Illness TreatmentChronic Condition ManagementPatient AssessmentDiagnostic InterpretationCulturally Sensitive CareElectronic Health RecordsClinical Decision Making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Walk in clinic at Eastern Shawnee Companies a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,390 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Eastern Shawnee Companies

Business Consulting and Services
Wyandotte, Oklahoma
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

No weekends
No call
No federal holidays
Long-term contract