Emergency Medicine Physician
At a glance
Emergency Medicine Physician role posted by Tribal Health, a recruiter. Shiprock, NM · part-time.
Pay not stated
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Treat emergency and urgent cases in both the Main ED and SuperTrack/Fast Track
- Cover day, evening, weekend, holiday and nocturnist shifts across the emergency department
- Coordinate patient care with ED staff, hospitalists, specialists and other clinical teams
- Document care promptly and follow IHS, CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA and facility standards
What you bring
- You are board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine, with at least 3 years of experience
- You have logged at least 500 ED clinical hours in the previous 12 months
- You hold an unrestricted U.S. MD/DO license and current BLS, ACLS, PALS and ATLS credentials
- You can complete fitness-for-duty and immunization requirements, IHS credentialing and Level I/II background checks
- You have English proficiency, basic computer skills and a valid driver's license if the position requires one
Who this fits
This role suits an Emergency Medicine physician comfortable treating a broad range of cases in a rural, resource-limited setting. Shifts are typically 10 or 12 hours, with 8-hour shifts possible; urgent staffing may require 24 hours' notice. Absences longer than 8 hours generally need 15 calendar days' notice, except for verifiable emergencies. Rural, Tribal or Indian Health Service experience is preferred.
From the recruiter
Facility: Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC)
Location: Shiprock, New Mexico
Service Unit: Shiprock Service Unit, Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS)
Position Overview:
Emergency Medicine Physicians will provide 24/7/365 coverage in both the Main Emergency Department and SuperTrack/Fast Track at NNMC, including day, evening, weekend, holiday, and nocturnist shifts. Physicians will treat the full range of emergent and urgent conditions in a rural, resource-limited IHS hospital serving the Navajo Nation. The role requires collaboration with ED staff, hospitalists, specialists, and other clinical personnel while maintaining timely documentation and compliance with IHS, CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and facility standards.
Schedule:
Typically 10- or 12-hour shifts, with 8-hour shifts possible based on department needs. Providers may be required to assist with urgent staffing needs with as little as 24 hours' notice. Absences exceeding 8 hours generally require 15 calendar days' advance notice, except for verifiable emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Minimum 3 years of Emergency Medicine experience
- At least 500 ED clinical hours within the previous 12 months
- Current, unrestricted U.S. MD/DO license
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS
- Fitness-for-duty certification and required immunization documentation
- Ability to pass IHS credentialing and Level I/II background checks
- English proficiency and basic computer skills
- Valid driver's license if required for the position
Preferred Experience:
Prior experience in rural, resource-limited, Tribal, or Indian Health Service settings is preferred.
Clinical Environment:
NNMC is a federal IHS hospital serving the Navajo Nation. The ED consists of a Main ED and SuperTrack/Fast Track, with continuous physician coverage required.