Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency MedicineIncludes callContract

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Ready for high-impact work where every shift truly matters? Join a fast-paced Emergency Department serving a vital community in the Southwest. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services is seeking multiple Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD/DO) to support the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, Arizona. This is a long-term locum contract opportunity where your clinical expertise will directly impact patient care in a high-need setting.

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Contract Details / Schedule

  • 1099 Government Contractor position
  • Long-term contract up to 1 year with extension options
  • 13-hour shifts
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Day, Night and Mid shifts available
  • Emergency Room experience as an MD Required
  • 2-3 years of experience Needed
  • Critical Access hospital
  • IHS facility
  • Previous Locum Tenens experience preferred
  • Board certification in Emergency Medicine needed
  • Adult and Pediatric patients
  • Work on any US license

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Opportunity to serve within the Indian Health Service (IHS) system
  • Work in a mission-driven, team-oriented environment
  • Experience in a diverse, high-acuity Emergency Department

What You’ll Do

  • Provide emergency medical care to patients with acute illness or injury
  • Perform examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and make timely diagnoses
  • Stabilize critically ill or injured patients using emergency procedures
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
  • Determine appropriate patient disposition (admit, discharge, transfer)
  • Follow all facility policies and regulatory requirements
  • Communicate effectively with patients and families
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives

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.

Apply today to connect with our recruiting team and learn more about this impactful opportunity.

Requirements

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries, including performing examinations and interpreting diagnostic tests. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to stabilize critically ill patients and determine appropriate patient disposition.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient stabilizationDiagnostic testingClinical documentationAdult patient carePediatric patient careElectronic health recordsCritical care

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).

Top contract/1099 Emergency Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 10 employers

7
<$345k
24
$350k
2
$390k-435k
5
$435k-480k
3
$480k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,027 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Chinle

Median resident rent
$565/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Eastern Shawnee Companies

Business Consulting and Services
Wyandotte, Oklahoma
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling options
Opportunity to serve within the Indian Health Service (IHS) system
Mission-driven, team-oriented environment