On the Trail of the Ancients The Community - Navajo Nation, Shiprock, NM Witness the sculpted horizons of the southwest, where man-made boundaries mean nothing to the rugged lands. Here the past is the present where Hopi families still carry water to pueblo villages perched atop high mesas. Granaries at Keet Seel ruins in Navajo National Monument hold corn cobs stored seven centuries ago. Navajo families farm centuries-old fields in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, site of prehistoric cliff dwelling inhabited by the Anasazi, ancestors of today's Pueblo Tribes. And Hopi and Navajo artisans still sell their trademark rugs and jewelry at the Hubble Trading Post. Explore the Four Corners Region The Facility - Northern Navajo Medical Center The Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico is located in the Four Corners area of the United States where New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah meet. Northern Navajo Medical Center is one of five facilities located within the Shiprock Service Unit. The Shiprock Service Unit is the largest service unit of the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) administers health centers and hospitals providing health care to approximately 201,583 members of the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian tribe in the United States and has the largest reservation, which encompasses more than 25,516 square miles in northern Arizona, western New Mexico, and southern Utah, with three satellite communities in central New Mexico. A variety of services are available including internal medicine, family practice, urgent and emergency care, pediatrics, general surgery, women's health, mental health, respiratory therapy, outpatient rehabilitation services, pharmacy, optometry, dental, public health nursing, social services, health promotion/disease prevention, radiology, laboratory and benefits coordination. Northern Navajo Medical Center employs 860 full-time employees. The medical staff consists of 75 physicians and 24 mid-level providers. Facility address: US Hwy 491, Shiprock, NM 87420 Family Medicine Physician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to) <ul><li> Will participate directly in the medical care of the patients, performing functions to the extent delineated by the medical staff privileging process. </li><li> Will adhere to the scope of work and accept work assignments from the Clinical Director as necessary. </li><li> The Family Medicine Physician shall provide direct care/services to pediatric, geriatric, adolescent and adult patients: patient care will involve contact with outpatient COVID patients in the urgent care setting, as well as other potential infectious contacts expectable in a healthcare clinic. </li><li> Will provide comprehensive therapeutic and preventative health services to individual COVID Positive patients, family members and patient groups in a home or community-based setting as a primary health resource and physician extender. </li><li> Will assess and diagnose needs to produce a plan of action to meet identified needs by providing medical health services to individual and families, and interpretations of x-ray imaging results and laboratory test results and findings. </li><li> Will apply Medical Doctor skills in all phases of health care services. </li><li> Will assist with community outreach activity in the local area. </li><li> Will make decisions concerning medical care needs of patients with physicians and designated consultants. </li><li> Will provide lifesaving and support measures in emergency situations. </li><li> Shall provide thorough and concise written documentation of evaluations, treatment, active orders, medications, and referrals through the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner. </li></ul> Fam Med Physician - REQUIREMENTS <ul><li> Will maintain active license as a Medical Doctor in this state or any other state of the United States of American throughout the duration of this contract. </li><li> Will possess and maintain Board Certification or be Board Eligible with the American Board of Family Medicine throughout the duration of this contract. </li><li> Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association. </li></ul> KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Sq7%2b8%2b2B%2bTc9kFzN8Nn2Cwq" width="0" height="0" />

**Family Medicine Physician**

On the Trail of the Ancients. Witness the sculpted horizons of the southwest, where man-made boundaries mean nothing to the rugged lands. Here the past is the present where Hopi families still carry water to pueblo villages perched atop high mesas. Granaries at Keet Seel ruins in Navajo National Monument hold corn cobs stored seven centuries ago. Navajo families farm centuries-old fields in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, site of prehistoric cliff dwelling inhabited by the Anasazi, ancestors of today's Pueblo Tribes. And Hopi and Navajo artisans still sell their trademark rugs and jewelry at the Hubble Trading Post.

**The Facility - Northern Navajo Medical Center**

The Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico is located in the Four Corners area of the United States where New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah meet. Northern Navajo Medical Center is one of five facilities located within the Shiprock Service Unit. The Shiprock Service Unit is the largest service unit of the Navajo Nation.

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) administers health centers and hospitals providing health care to approximately 201,583 members of the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian tribe in the United States and has the largest reservation, which encompasses more than 25,516 square miles in northern Arizona, western New Mexico, and southern Utah, with three satellite communities in central New Mexico.

A variety of services are available including internal medicine, family practice, urgent and emergency care, pediatrics, general surgery, women's health, mental health, respiratory therapy, outpatient rehabilitation services, pharmacy, optometry, dental, public health nursing, social services, health promotion/disease prevention, radiology, laboratory and benefits coordination.

Northern Navajo Medical Center employs 860 full-time employees. The medical staff consists of 75 physicians and 24 mid-level providers.

**Job Description**

- Will participate directly in the medical care of the patients, performing functions to the extent delineated by the medical staff privileging process.
- Will adhere to the scope of work and accept work assignments from the Clinical Director as necessary.
- The Family Medicine Physician shall provide direct care/services to pediatric, geriatric, adolescent and adult patients: patient care will involve contact with outpatient COVID patients in the urgent care setting, as well as other potential infectious contacts expectable in a healthcare clinic.
- Will provide comprehensive therapeutic and preventative health services to individual COVID positive patients, family members and patient groups in a home or community-based setting as a primary health resource and physician extender.
- Will assess and diagnose needs to produce a plan of action to meet identified needs by providing medical health services to individuals and families, and interpretations of x-ray imaging results and laboratory test results and findings.
- Will apply Medical Doctor skills in all phases of health care services.
- Will assist with community outreach activity in the local area.
- Will make decisions concerning medical care needs of patients with physicians and designated consultants.
- Will provide lifesaving and support measures in emergency situations.
- Shall provide thorough and concise written documentation of evaluations, treatment, active orders, medications, and referrals through the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.

**Requirements**

- Will maintain active license as a Medical Doctor in this state or any other state of the United States of America throughout the duration of this contract.
- Will possess and maintain Board Certification or be Board Eligible with the American Board of Family Medicine throughout the duration of this contract.
- Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Physician / Family Practice / New Mexico / Permanent / Physician - Family Medicine Job

Arc Health is actively seeking skilled a General Surgeon Nocturnist to join us in providing care at the Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU) in Shiprock, NM. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact within the Navajo Nation, serving a vibrant community while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: Location: Shiprock, New Mexico, a small town in the heart of the Navajo Nation, one of the largest Native American reservations in the U.S. The surrounding areas offer a unique blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and rural living. <ul><li> Cultural and Historic Sites: The Navajo Nation is home to several cultural and historic landmarks, including Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, and Chaco Canyon, all of which are not far from Shiprock. These iconic sites, known for their stunning natural beauty and historical significance, offer opportunities for exploration and reflection. </li><li> Outdoor Activities: The surrounding landscape includes desert plains, mesas, and canyons. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are many opportunities for hiking, photography, and cultural immersion. The area's natural beauty, including red rock formations and expansive desert vistas, is awe-inspiring and offers a peaceful retreat. </li></ul> Facility Overview: The Shiprock Service Unit is the largest geographical service unit within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), serving a diverse population across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The facility encompasses the Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), a 60-bed hospital, and two health centers: Four Corners Regional Health Center and Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center. The facility provides comprehensive care, including primary care, pediatrics, labor and delivery, intensive care, family practice, urgent care, mental health, dental, and more. <ul><li>Level IV Trauma Center: The Emergency Department (ED) is certified as a Level IV trauma center and as "Peds Ready" by the New Mexico Emergency Medical Services for Children and the University of New Mexico Child Ready Program, ensuring excellent emergency care for pediatric patients.</li><li>Broad Scope of Care: Inpatient and outpatient services include medical-surgical, pediatric care, intensive care, women's health, pharmacy, optometry, dental, radiology, and public health nursing.</li></ul> Community Focus: This position allows you to immerse yourself in a setting that respects and integrates cultural traditions into its care approach. Engage in meaningful health education and outreach programs aimed at promoting wellness within the Native communities. Position Details: <ul><li> Schedule : Wednesday through Sunday every week, (14 hours: 5pm 7am, Wednesday Friday). Weekend call (24 hours: 7am 7pm, Saturday & Sunday) </li><li> Duration : 6-12 months of coverage, potential to extend</li><li> EMR: RPMS </li><li> Requirements: </li><ul><li> Provide care to adults and children (over 18 months) routine and emergencies </li><li> Cross over with Inpatient General Surgery service and admit new patients into the hospital </li><li> Provide call with consults/admissions from the ED, Outpatient clinics, and Inpatient services as well as local referral services </li><li> Perform emergency general surgical cases and upper/lower endoscopies as needed </li></ul></ul> Requirements: <ul><li> Board eligible or certified by The American Board of Surgery </li><li>Completed residency training</li><li>Valid state license and DEA</li><li>Active ACLS and BLS certifications</li><li>Valid state driver s license</li><li>Ability to meet health requirements and pass background checks</li><li>Clean NPDP report</li></ul> Why Join Arc Health? <ul><li> Serve a Vibrant Community : Contribute to the health and well-being of the members of Navajo Nation and surrounding Native communities.</li><li> Supportive Environment : Work in a team-oriented atmosphere that values your expertise and dedication.</li><li> Make an Impact : Your skills will directly benefit individuals in a culturally rich and supportive setting.</li></ul> If you are a General Surgery Physician looking for a fulfilling opportunity in a unique rural setting and can start as soon as credentialed, we want to hear from you! Sincerely, Candie Moran Senior Account Manager O: <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?l%2fD1FpQ1amh%2bco5Q0NHDegh" width="0" height="0" />

**General Surgeon Nocturnist**

Arc Health is actively seeking a skilled General Surgeon Nocturnist to join us in providing care at the Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU) in Shiprock, NM. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact within the Navajo Nation, serving a vibrant community while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

**Why This Opportunity is Exciting**

- **Location:** Shiprock, New Mexico, a small town in the heart of the Navajo Nation, one of the largest Native American reservations in the U.S. The surrounding areas offer a unique blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and rural living.
  
- **Cultural and Historic Sites:** The Navajo Nation is home to several cultural and historic landmarks, including Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, and Chaco Canyon, all of which are not far from Shiprock. These iconic sites, known for their stunning natural beauty and historical significance, offer opportunities for exploration and reflection.

- **Outdoor Activities:** The surrounding landscape includes desert plains, mesas, and canyons. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are many opportunities for hiking, photography, and cultural immersion. The area's natural beauty, including red rock formations and expansive desert vistas, is awe-inspiring and offers a peaceful retreat.

**Facility Overview**

The Shiprock Service Unit is the largest geographical service unit within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), serving a diverse population across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The facility encompasses the Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), a 60-bed hospital, and two health centers: Four Corners Regional Health Center and Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center. The facility provides comprehensive care, including primary care, pediatrics, labor and delivery, intensive care, family practice, urgent care, mental health, dental, and more.

- **Level IV Trauma Center:** The Emergency Department (ED) is certified as a Level IV trauma center and as "Peds Ready" by the New Mexico Emergency Medical Services for Children and the University of New Mexico Child Ready Program, ensuring excellent emergency care for pediatric patients.

- **Broad Scope of Care:** Inpatient and outpatient services include medical-surgical, pediatric care, intensive care, women's health, pharmacy, optometry, dental, radiology, and public health nursing.

**Community Focus**

This position allows you to immerse yourself in a setting that respects and integrates cultural traditions into its care approach. Engage in meaningful health education and outreach programs aimed at promoting wellness within the Native communities.

**Position Details**

- **Schedule:** Wednesday through Sunday every week (14 hours: 5pm - 7am, Wednesday - Friday). Weekend call (24 hours: 7am - 7pm, Saturday & Sunday).

- **Duration:** 6-12 months of coverage, potential to extend.

- **EMR:** RPMS.

**Requirements**

- Provide care to adults and children (over 18 months) for routine and emergencies.
- Cross over with Inpatient General Surgery service and admit new patients into the hospital.
- Provide call with consults/admissions from the ED, outpatient clinics, and inpatient services as well as local referral services.
- Perform emergency general surgical cases and upper/lower endoscopies as needed.

**Qualifications**

- Board eligible or certified by The American Board of Surgery.
- Completed residency training.
- Valid state license and DEA.
- Active ACLS and BLS certifications.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Ability to meet health requirements and pass background checks.
- Clean NPDP report.

**Why Join Arc Health?**

- Serve a vibrant community: Contribute to the health and well-being of the members of Navajo Nation and surrounding Native communities.
  
- Supportive environment: Work in a team-oriented atmosphere that values your expertise and dedication.
  
- Make an impact: Your skills will directly benefit individuals in a culturally rich and supportive setting.

Surgery - General Physician

Arc Health is actively seeking skilled a Internal Medicine physician to join us in providing care at the Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU) in Shiprock, NM. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact within the Navajo Nation, serving a vibrant community while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: Location: Shiprock, New Mexico, a small town in the heart of the Navajo Nation, one of the largest Native American reservations in the U.S. The surrounding areas offer a unique blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and rural living. <ul><li> Cultural and Historic Sites : The Navajo Nation is home to several cultural and historic landmarks, including Monument Valley , Canyon de Chelly , and Chaco Canyon , all of which are not far from Shiprock. These iconic sites, known for their stunning natural beauty and historical significance, offer opportunities for exploration and reflection. </li><li> Outdoor Activities : The surrounding landscape includes desert plains, mesas, and canyons. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are many opportunities for hiking, photography, and cultural immersion. The area's natural beauty, including red rock formations and expansive desert vistas, is awe-inspiring and offers a peaceful retreat. </li></ul> Facility Overview: The Shiprock Service Unit is the largest geographical service unit within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), serving a diverse population across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The facility encompasses the Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) , a 60-bed hospital, and two health centers: Four Corners Regional Health Center and Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center . The facility provides comprehensive care, including primary care, pediatrics, labor and delivery, intensive care, family practice, urgent care, mental health, dental, and more. <ul><li> Level IV Trauma Center: The Emergency Department (ED) is certified as a Level IV trauma center and as "Peds Ready" by the New Mexico Emergency Medical Services for Children and the University of New Mexico Child Ready Program, ensuring excellent emergency care for pediatric patients.</li><li> Broad Scope of Care: Inpatient and outpatient services include medical-surgical, pediatric care, intensive care, women's health, pharmacy, optometry, dental, radiology, and public health nursing.</li></ul> Community Focus: This position allows you to immerse yourself in a setting that respects and integrates cultural traditions into its care approach. Engage in meaningful health education and outreach programs aimed at promoting wellness within the Native communities. Position Details: <ul><li> Schedule: Outpatient half day census; 5 - patients per clinical half day. C ontractor selected for outpatient shall work 5 days a week, Mon - Friday; 40 hours a week. </li><li>Duration: 6-12 months of coverage, potential to extend</li><li>EMR: RPMS</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li> Board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) </li><li>Completed residency training</li><li>Valid state license and DEA</li><li>Active ACLS and BLS certifications</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience</li><li>Valid state driver s license</li><li>Ability to meet health requirements and pass background checks</li><li>Clean NPDP report</li></ul> Why Join Arc Health? <ul><li>Serve a Vibrant Community: Contribute to the health and well-being of the members of Navajo Nation and surrounding Native communities.</li><li>Supportive Environment: Work in a team-oriented atmosphere that values your expertise and dedication.</li><li>Make an Impact: Your skills will directly benefit individuals in a culturally rich and supportive setting.</li></ul> If you re an ABIM certified Physician ready for a fulfilling opportunity in a unique rural setting and can start as soon as credentialed, we want to hear from you! Even if you can t commit to the full six months, we d still love to discuss possibilities. Contact Us Today! Sincerely, Candie Moran Senior Account Manager <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?F8gNjCrlGSp8yj3fHamYpQj" width="0" height="0" />

**Internal Medicine Physician**

Arc Health is actively seeking a skilled Internal Medicine physician to join us in providing care at the Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU) in Shiprock, NM. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact within the Navajo Nation, serving a vibrant community while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

**Why This Opportunity is Exciting**

- **Location:** Shiprock, New Mexico, a small town in the heart of the Navajo Nation, one of the largest Native American reservations in the U.S. The surrounding areas offer a unique blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and rural living.

- **Cultural and Historic Sites:** The Navajo Nation is home to several cultural and historic landmarks, including Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, and Chaco Canyon, all of which are not far from Shiprock. These iconic sites, known for their stunning natural beauty and historical significance, offer opportunities for exploration and reflection.

- **Outdoor Activities:** The surrounding landscape includes desert plains, mesas, and canyons. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are many opportunities for hiking, photography, and cultural immersion. The area's natural beauty, including red rock formations and expansive desert vistas, is awe-inspiring and offers a peaceful retreat.

**Facility Overview**

The Shiprock Service Unit is the largest geographical service unit within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), serving a diverse population across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The facility encompasses the Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), a 60-bed hospital, and two health centers: Four Corners Regional Health Center and Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center. The facility provides comprehensive care, including primary care, pediatrics, labor and delivery, intensive care, family practice, urgent care, mental health, dental, and more.

- **Level IV Trauma Center:** The Emergency Department (ED) is certified as a Level IV trauma center and as "Peds Ready" by the New Mexico Emergency Medical Services for Children and the University of New Mexico Child Ready Program, ensuring excellent emergency care for pediatric patients.

- **Broad Scope of Care:** Inpatient and outpatient services include medical-surgical, pediatric care, intensive care, women's health, pharmacy, optometry, dental, radiology, and public health nursing.

**Community Focus**

This position allows you to immerse yourself in a setting that respects and integrates cultural traditions into its care approach. Engage in meaningful health education and outreach programs aimed at promoting wellness within the Native communities.

**Position Details**

- **Schedule:** Outpatient half day census; 5 patients per clinical half day. Contractor selected for outpatient shall work 5 days a week, Mon - Friday; 40 hours a week.

- **Duration:** 6-12 months of coverage, potential to extend.

- **EMR:** RPMS.

**Requirements**

- Board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM).

- Completed residency training.

- Valid state license and DEA.

- Active ACLS and BLS certifications.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience.

- Valid state driver's license.

- Ability to meet health requirements and pass background checks.

- Clean NPDP report.

**Benefits**

- Serve a vibrant community: Contribute to the health and well-being of the members of Navajo Nation and surrounding Native communities.

- Supportive environment: Work in a team-oriented atmosphere that values your expertise and dedication.

- Make an impact: Your skills will directly benefit individuals in a culturally rich and supportive setting.

Internal Medicine Physician

Position Title: Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Location: Shiprock, AZ Start Date: June 2023About the Community:Join a dedicated team serving approximately 80,000 active users across the expansive Navajo Nation, including parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience while making a significant impact on the health and well-being of the Navajo community.Facility Highlights:Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) is the administrative and medical hub of the Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU), the largest geographical service unit within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS). NNMC boasts a 69-bed facility, a 5-bed Intensive Care Unit, and an Emergency Department designated as a Level IV trauma center, ensuring top-tier care for all patients, including those requiring trauma and pediatric emergency services.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Patient Care: Provide urgent care services in the SuperTrack unit, seeing an average of 12-19 patients per day.</li><li>Clinical Services: Perform minor surgeries, suturing, EKGs, lab work, X-rays, ultrasounds, and manage undisplaced fractures.</li><li>Collaboration: Work alongside a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver comprehensive healthcare.</li></ul>Work Schedule:<ul><li>Shift Hours: 10-hour shifts starting at 7am, 8am, Noon, or 2pm (if 4 providers scheduled) or 8am, 10am, and 1pm (if 3 providers scheduled).</li><li>Support: Each shift is supported by a nurse and a tech, with at least one physician present in the main ED at all times.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Certifications: BLS, Board Certification, COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination 2023.</li><li>Licenses: Valid DEA License.</li><li>Experience: Proficiency in providing comprehensive urgent care services and managing diverse patient populations.</li></ul>EHR System: Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS)Location Benefits:<ul><li>Airports: Convenient access to Durango Airport (90-minute drive), Albuquerque International Airport (3.5-hour drive), and Flagstaff Regional Airport (4-hour drive).</li><li>Scenic Surroundings: Enjoy the stunning landscapes and cultural richness of the Navajo Nation, with opportunities for outdoor adventures and community engagement.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Impactful Work: Make a difference in a rural, underserved community while gaining invaluable experience in a high-volume, diverse medical center.</li><li>Comprehensive Care: NNMC offers a full range of specialty services, including Behavioral Health, Dental, Pediatrics, Emergency, OBGYN, Dermatology, and more.</li><li>Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.</li></ul>Apply Now:Take the next step in your career and join our team at Northern Navajo Medical Center. To apply, please send your CV, certifications, and required documents to Apply Here For more information, visit our website Apply Here or contact Click to See Phone .Northern Navajo Medical Center - Where Care Meets Community.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KRCSuJALyWWeCV3MNqy9ZQr" width="0" height="0" />

**Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP)**

Join a dedicated team serving approximately 80,000 active users across the expansive Navajo Nation, including parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience while making a significant impact on the health and well-being of the Navajo community.

**Job Description**

- Provide urgent care services in the SuperTrack unit, seeing an average of 12-19 patients per day.
- Perform minor surgeries, suturing, EKGs, lab work, X-rays, ultrasounds, and manage undisplaced fractures.
- Work alongside a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver comprehensive healthcare.

**Work Schedule**

- Shift hours: 10-hour shifts starting at 7am, 8am, Noon, or 2pm (if 4 providers scheduled) or 8am, 10am, and 1pm (if 3 providers scheduled).
- Each shift is supported by a nurse and a tech, with at least one physician present in the main ED at all times.

**Requirements**

- Certifications: BLS, Board Certification, COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination 2023.
- Valid DEA License.
- Proficiency in providing comprehensive urgent care services and managing diverse patient populations.

**EHR System**

Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS)

**Location Benefits**

- Convenient access to Durango Airport (90-minute drive), Albuquerque International Airport (3.5-hour drive), and Flagstaff Regional Airport (4-hour drive).
- Enjoy the stunning landscapes and cultural richness of the Navajo Nation, with opportunities for outdoor adventures and community engagement.

**Benefits**

- Make a difference in a rural, underserved community while gaining invaluable experience in a high-volume, diverse medical center.
- NNMC offers a full range of specialty services, including Behavioral Health, Dental, Pediatrics, Emergency, OBGYN, Dermatology, and more.
- Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

**Community Overview**

Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) is the administrative and medical hub of the Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU), the largest geographical service unit within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS). NNMC boasts a 69-bed facility, a 5-bed Intensive Care Unit, and an Emergency Department designated as a Level IV trauma center, ensuring top-tier care for all patients, including those requiring trauma and pediatric emergency services.

NP - Emergency Medicine job in Shiprock NM

Practice Overview <ul><li> Community Size: Healthcare services for 80,000 active users </li></ul><ul><li> Catchment Area: Serving communities across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah </li></ul><ul><li> Tribes Served: Navajo </li></ul> Patient Volume <ul><li> Average Patients per Day: </li></ul><ul><li> Super Track (group average): 14 patients/day </li></ul><ul><li> Per Provider: patients/day </li></ul> Electronic Health Records (EHR) System <ul><li> System: Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) </li></ul> Nearest Airports <ul><li> Durango Airport: 90-minute drive </li></ul><ul><li> Albuquerque International Airport: 3.5-hour drive </li></ul><ul><li> Flagstaff Regional Airport: 4-hour drive </li></ul> About Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) <ul><li> NNMC is part of the Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU), the largest geographical service unit of Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS). </li></ul><ul><li> Facilities within SRSU: </li></ul><ul><li> NNMC: 69-bed medical center, main administrative hub </li></ul><ul><li> Four Corners Regional Health Center </li></ul><ul><li> Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center </li></ul><ul><li> Staffing: </li></ul><ul><li> 50 physicians </li></ul><ul><li> 75 inpatient beds </li></ul><ul><li> 5-bed Intensive Care Unit </li></ul><ul><li> Emergency Department (ED): </li></ul><ul><li> Provides 24/7 emergency medical treatment </li></ul><ul><li> Designations: </li></ul><ul><li> Level IV Trauma Center (since 2021) </li></ul><ul><li> Certified Peds Ready by the New Mexico EMS for Children and the University of New Mexico Child Ready Program </li></ul><ul><li> Always staffed with at least one physician </li></ul><ul><li> SuperTrack shift options: </li></ul><ul><li> 10-hour shifts </li></ul><ul><li> Start times: 7 AM, 8 AM, Noon, 2 PM </li></ul> Specialty Services <ul><li> Referral Centers: </li></ul><ul><li> University of New Mexico (Albuquerque): Specialized adult and pediatric transfers </li></ul><ul><li> San Juan Regional Medical Center (Farmington, NM): Level III trauma center, STEMI center, Primary Stroke Center (30-minute drive) </li></ul> Job Requirements & Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities <ul><li> Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses </li></ul><ul><li> Conduct comprehensive exams for adults and children </li></ul><ul><li> Participate in quality improvement and patient safety projects </li></ul><ul><li> Collaborate with physicians and specialists to optimize patient care </li></ul> Additional Requirements <ul><li> Commitment to rural, tribal, and underserved healthcare </li></ul><ul><li> Compassionate, mission-driven approach to social medicine </li></ul><ul><li> Interest in joining a dynamic, socially impactful healthcare enterprise </li></ul><ul><li> Certifications & Licenses: </li></ul><ul><li> Board-certified </li></ul><ul><li> ACLS & BLS </li></ul><ul><li> Active, unrestricted NP or PA-C license & DEA (from any US state or territory) </li></ul><ul><li> No lapse in practice exceeding six months before assignment </li></ul> Benefits <ul><li> Malpractice Coverage: Includes tail insurance </li></ul><ul><li> Competitive Compensation & flexible career options (including opportunities for rotating domestic & international work) </li></ul><ul><li> Supportive Community: Engaged network of social medicine practitioners </li></ul> About Arc Health Arc Health is a mission-driven social benefit healthcare enterprise committed to improving healthcare accessibility in rural, underserved, and tribal communities. We actively seek primary care physicians and advanced practice providers across multiple specialties to join our growing team. Apply Now<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?lASxSgQ06XCwPbVmxlnPWQk" width="0" height="0" />

**Practice Overview**

Healthcare services for 80,000 active users. 

**Job Description**

- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses
- Conduct comprehensive exams for adults and children
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety projects
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists to optimize patient care

**Requirements**

- Commitment to rural, tribal, and underserved healthcare
- Compassionate, mission-driven approach to social medicine
- Interest in joining a dynamic, socially impactful healthcare enterprise
- Board-certified
- ACLS & BLS certifications
- Active, unrestricted NP or PA-C license & DEA (from any US state or territory)
- No lapse in practice exceeding six months before assignment

**Benefits**

- Malpractice coverage, including tail insurance
- Competitive compensation & flexible career options (including opportunities for rotating domestic & international work)
- Supportive community with an engaged network of social medicine practitioners

**Community Overview**

Arc Health is a mission-driven social benefit healthcare enterprise committed to improving healthcare accessibility in rural, underserved, and tribal communities. We actively seek primary care physicians and advanced practice providers across multiple specialties to join our growing team.

Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Be more than what you know yourself to be, here in Shiprock The Community: Shiprock, New Mexico The meaning of Shiprock in Navajo language is one that invokes imagination to all to know, which in the language is Tse Bit'a'I, which means winged rock. It refers to the legend of the great bird that brought the Navajo from the north to their present lands, to the Four Corners region. When you use your imagination, Shiprock viewed from certain angles truly does resemble a large sitting bird with folded wings; the north and south summits are the tops of the wings for the giant creature. Witness the sculpted horizons of the southwest, where man-made boundaries mean nothing to the rugged lands. Here, the past is present where Hopi families still carry water to pueblo villages perched atop high mesas. Granaries at Keet Seel ruins in Navajo Nation Monument hold corn cobs stored seven centuries ago. Navajo families farm centuries-old fields in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, the site of prehistoric cliff dwellings inhabited by the Anasazi, ancestors of today's Pueblo Tribes. And Hopi and Navajo artisans still sell their trademark rugs and jewelry at the Hubble Trading Post. Explore the Four Corners Region Here. About the Facility: Shiprock Service Unit -Northern Navajo Medical Center The Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU) is the largest geographical service-unit of Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS). SRSU population extends into New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The scope of SRSU's responsibility is extensive and includes administrative oversight of one hospital. NNMC and two health centers: Four Corners Regional Health Center and Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center. NNMC provides the following primary and specialty care services in inpatient and outpatient care services: medical-surgical, pediatric inpatient, labor and delivery, intensive care units, internal medicine, family practice, urgent and emergency care, women's health, pharmacy, optometry, dental, radiology, public health nursing, medical social services, health promotion/disease prevention and traditional medicine. Furthermore, the NNMC ED is certified as PEDS Ready by the New Mexico Emergency Medical Services for Children and the University of New Mexico Child Ready Program. This certification ensures effective emergency care for children. Facility Address: Highway 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420 RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to): <ul> <li> Shall perform outpatient/inpatient pediatric duties and manage patient's needs, identified by the Service Unit and as directed by the Supervisor. </li> <li> Shall perform in accordance with the competency standards listed in the Shiprock Service Unit Medical Staff By-Laws. </li> <li> Shall provide professional medical services or direct patient care services under the terms of this contract, appropriate and timely medical services in accordance with the standards of care established by recognized medical care organizations. </li> <li> Shall provide service in the pediatric department in the delivery of patient care. </li> <li> Inpatient includes Pediatric Ward, reviewed and monitored by the Primary Care Director or their designee. </li> <li> Will take night call approximately 2 to 4 times per month. </li> <li> When in outpatient clinic, incumbent will evaluate and treat all patients placed in his/her exam room by staff. All patients who sign in by 4 pm will be evaluated and treated before clinic is considered complete and incumbent leaves for the day. </li> <li> When assigned to inpatient wards, will at least evaluate, treat, and document in medical record daily for each inpatient on the pediatric service, including well newborns. Will admit and discharge these inpatients as medically appropriate. Will also assist and provide consultation as requested to other specialists, the emergency room, the pediatric clinic, the labor and delivery suite, the urgent care clinic, and the inpatient pediatric and nursery nursing staff. </li> <li> Within specialty area, assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, care and treatment of pediatric inpatients, ambulatory care patients and emergency cases in the capacity of a senior specialist or expert. Typical but not all-inclusive assignments including the following: <ul> <li> Interviews and examines pediatric patients, reviews past medical history and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case. </li> <li> Make preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes, or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care of pediatric referral as required. </li> <li> Bases decision upon information obtained, professional medical knowledge and skills and prescribed policies and procedures. </li> <li> Makes notes of observations to be incorporated into clinical records. </li> <li> Provide emergency care as required. </li> <li> Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to pediatric patients under his/her care. </li> <li> Attends high risk vaginal deliveries and all C-section deliveries. Provides neonatal resuscitation and stabilization as needed. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li> Experience : Shall have 36 months of physician experience, with a minimum of 12 months in Pediatrics. </li> <li> License / Registration: Shall be board certified or board eligible in physician and possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in any state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States. </li> <li> Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS is mandatory. </<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NRT2yOOs1eKy4hO7iikA0Ag" width="0" height="0" />

**Pediatrician**

Be more than what you know yourself to be, here in Shiprock.

**Community Overview**

Shiprock, New Mexico, is a place that invokes imagination. In the Navajo language, it is called Tse Bit'a'I, meaning winged rock. This name refers to the legend of the great bird that brought the Navajo from the north to their present lands in the Four Corners region. When viewed from certain angles, Shiprock resembles a large sitting bird with folded wings. The rugged lands here tell stories of the past, where Hopi families still carry water to pueblo villages atop high mesas. Granaries at Keet Seel ruins in Navajo Nation Monument hold corn cobs stored seven centuries ago. Navajo families farm ancient fields in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, home to prehistoric cliff dwellings inhabited by the Anasazi, ancestors of today's Pueblo Tribes. Hopi and Navajo artisans continue to sell their trademark rugs and jewelry at the Hubble Trading Post.

Explore the Four Corners Region here.

**About the Facility**

The Shiprock Service Unit (SRSU) is the largest geographical service unit of the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS). The SRSU population extends into New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Its responsibilities include administrative oversight of one hospital, NNMC, and two health centers: Four Corners Regional Health Center and Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center.

NNMC provides a range of primary and specialty care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including medical-surgical, pediatric inpatient, labor and delivery, intensive care units, internal medicine, family practice, urgent and emergency care, women's health, pharmacy, optometry, dental, radiology, public health nursing, medical social services, health promotion/disease prevention, and traditional medicine. The NNMC Emergency Department is certified as PEDS Ready by the New Mexico Emergency Medical Services for Children and the University of New Mexico Child Ready Program, ensuring effective emergency care for children.

**Job Description**

- Perform outpatient/inpatient pediatric duties and manage patient needs as directed by the Supervisor.
- Adhere to competency standards listed in the Shiprock Service Unit Medical Staff By-Laws.
- Provide professional medical services or direct patient care services under the terms of this contract, ensuring appropriate and timely medical services in accordance with established standards of care.
- Deliver patient care in the pediatric department.
- Evaluate and treat all patients placed in the exam room by staff when in the outpatient clinic. All patients who sign in by 4 PM will be evaluated and treated before the clinic is considered complete.
- Evaluate, treat, and document daily for each inpatient on the pediatric service when assigned to inpatient wards, including well newborns. Admit and discharge these inpatients as medically appropriate.
- Assist and provide consultation as requested to other specialists, the emergency room, pediatric clinic, labor and delivery suite, urgent care clinic, and inpatient pediatric and nursery nursing staff.
- Assume responsibility for the diagnosis, care, and treatment of pediatric inpatients, ambulatory care patients, and emergency cases as a senior specialist or expert. Typical assignments include:
  - Interviewing and examining pediatric patients, reviewing past medical history, and performing necessary diagnostic tests.
  - Making preliminary diagnoses and directing or providing treatment or arranging for specialized care as required.
  - Making notes of observations to be incorporated into clinical records.
  - Providing emergency care as required.
  - Giving total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services to pediatric patients under care.
  - Attending high-risk vaginal deliveries and all C-section deliveries while providing neonatal resuscitation and stabilization as needed.

**Requirements**

- Experience: Shall have 36 months of physician experience, with a minimum of 12 months in Pediatrics.
- License/Registration: Shall be board certified or board eligible in medicine and possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in any state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS are mandatory.

Physician / Pediatrics / New Mexico / Permanent / Pediatrician Job

MD - Nocturnist / Night Hospitalist - Internal Medicine The Trail of the Ancient Byway The Community - Navajo Nation, Shiprock, NM Witness the sculpted horizons of the southwest, where man-made boundaries mean nothing to the rugged lands. Here the past is the present where Hopi families still carry water to pueblo villages perched atop high mesas. Granaries at Keet Seel ruins in Navajo National Monument hold corn cobs stored seven centuries ago. Navajo families farm centuries-old field in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, site of prehistoric cliff dwelling inhabited by the Anasazi, ancestors of today's Pueblo Tribes. And Hopi and Navajo artisans still sell their trademark rugs and jewelry at the Hubble Trading Post. Explore the Four Corners Region Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to): <ul><li> Responsible for admission to the Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Services fro the Emergency Room and Emergency Department West. </li><li> Covers patients admitted to the Family Medicine and Internal Medicine patient admitted to the ICU, MedSurg ward or Pediatrics ward. </li><li> Provide overnight coverage and admission to a five bed ICU with patient requiring mechanical ventilation </li><li> Consultations on surgery </li><li> Cross cover nursing home calls </li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li> Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any state, The District of COlumkbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States </li><li> BC or BE in Internal Medicine </li><li> 3 years experience as an MD, with 12 months in Internal Medicine </li><li> BLS, ACLS, ATLS required </li></ul> Assignment length: tentatively scheduled from date of September 14, 2021 through September 13, 2022. KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?F8gNjCrlGSrBxSbUXQeslwj" width="0" height="0" />

**MD - Nocturnist / Night Hospitalist - Internal Medicine**

The Trail of the Ancient Byway offers a unique opportunity to work in the Navajo Nation, Shiprock, NM. Witness the sculpted horizons of the southwest, where man-made boundaries mean nothing to the rugged lands. Here, the past is the present, where Hopi families still carry water to pueblo villages perched atop high mesas. Granaries at Keet Seel ruins in Navajo National Monument hold corn cobs stored seven centuries ago. Navajo families farm centuries-old fields in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, site of prehistoric cliff dwellings inhabited by the Anasazi, ancestors of today's Pueblo Tribes. Hopi and Navajo artisans still sell their trademark rugs and jewelry at the Hubble Trading Post.

**Job Description**

- Responsible for admission to the Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Services from the Emergency Room and Emergency Department West.
- Covers patients admitted to the Family Medicine and Internal Medicine patient admitted to the ICU, MedSurg ward, or Pediatrics ward.
- Provide overnight coverage and admission to a five-bed ICU with patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
- Consultations on surgery.
- Cross cover nursing home calls.

**Requirements**

- Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
- 3 years experience as an MD, with 12 months in Internal Medicine.
- BLS, ACLS, ATLS required.

**Assignment Length**

Tentatively scheduled from September 14, 2021, through September 13, 2022. 

**Company Overview**

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.