2 EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN - Indian Health Service
We have been awarded two premier Indian Health Service (IHS) emergency medicine contracts serving tribal communities across the Southwest. These are standalone positions with different compensation structures, start dates, and commitment lengths. Both offer competitive pay, onsite housing, and the opportunity to deliver critical emergency care in rural, culturally rich healthcare environments serving the Hopi, Navajo, and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes. Apply for one or both positions.
POSITION 1: Polacca, Arizona Hopi Indian Health Service Compensation: $325/hour Housing: Provided Start: January 1, 2027 Duration: 7 months (Jan-Jul) Patient Population: 7,000 (Hopi & Navajo tribes) Shifts: 117 day, 70 night Case Type: Stabilize and transfer model Requirements: ABEM board certified, active state license, IHS credentialing
POSITION 2: Shiprock, New Mexico Northern Navajo Medical Center Compensation: $335/hour all inclusive Housing: Included Start: October 1, 2026 Duration: 12+ months (2026-2027) Patient Population: 244,000 (Navajo Nation) Coverage: 24/7 ED and SuperTrack Shifts: Days, evenings, nights Requirements: ABEM board certified, active state license, IHS credentialing
QUALIFICATIONS Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine Minimum 3 years emergency medicine experience 500+ ED hours in past 12 months Current MD/DO license (any U.S. state) Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS certifications Fitness-for-duty certificate Immunizations: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Td, TB screening, Flu Pass Level I and II background checks English proficiency required Basic computer skills
DISQUALIFIERS License suspension/revocation Loss of privileges or board certification Sexual misconduct, violent crimes, abuse Illegal drug use DUI within 5 years
RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency care in ED and Fast Track Manage full spectrum of emergent/urgent complaints Document in electronic health record before end of shift Consult with staff and specialists Follow IHS protocols and credentialing standards
ALTERNATIVE POSITIONS Family Medicine/Internal Medicine: $300/hour + housing Hospitalist: $250/hour + housing
TO APPLY Submit CV, cover letter, medical license copy, and professional references
Equal Opportunity Employer. Subject to federal background checks and IHS credentialing requirements.
If you would like to reach out directly regarding this position, please feel free to contact [email protected] .
Pay: $325.00 - $335.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Malpractice insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Which position would you be interested in working. Hopi / Shiprock?
- What is your current Board Certification / Eligibility?
- How soon are you able to start?
- Have you ever worked at a IHS or Government facility?
Work Location: In person
