About this opportunity
22nd Health Care LLC lists this Emergency Medicine Physician opportunity in chinle, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job type: Locums/ Travel
Location: Chinle, AZ 86503
Pay rate: $280- $300/hour on 1099
Shifts: 12 hr. (Days/Nights)
Duration: 13 weeks to Long term
Shifts/week: Min. 5 shifts/month
Note: Travel- Flight, housing, rental car, and malpractice/professional liability insurance all covered by us
Job description:
Chinle Comprehensive Health Center, located on the Navajo Nation in Chinle, Arizona, is a 60-bed hospital serving as the healthcare hub for the region. The medical staff includes various specialists, offering a range of services from primary care to intensive care and emergency services. Chinle is a Level 4 designated ED with 60 total beds. Urgent Care is located in the ED with 6 beds and is more of a step-down ED. The facility is situated near Canyon De Chelly National Monument, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as photography, hiking, and biking. Transfers are by fixed-wing air and generally to Flagstaff, Phoenix or Albuquerque areas.
Primary Responsibilities:
Staffing the Emergency Department seeing an average of 10-12 patients per day (busy)
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7am 7pm, 8am 8pm, 2pm-2am, 8pm-8am)
Diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses
Performing comprehensive examinations for adults and children
Participating in quality improvement/patient safety projects
Collaborating with physicians and specialists - Gen Surg, IM, Peds, Podiatry, Dental, Optometry, OBGYN, Psych, Anesthesia and Tele-radiology
EHR System and Technology: Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS), 24 hour XR/CT. Ultrasound weekdays during regular working hours, MRI occasionally on weekends. Sonosite bedside and glide scope with fiberoptic intubation.
Job Requirement:
Board certification/eligibility in Emergency Medicine
ATLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications (ACEP members can download the life certs from their membership portal on ACEP)
ANY US state Active, unrestricted license and DEA
Comfortability doing ultrasounds
Willingness to work nights and days
Completion of a US residency program
Commitment to rural, Tribal, and underserved healthcare
Compassionate and mission-driven approach
Compensation And Benefits:
Competitive pay rates
Malpractice coverage
Supportive community of healthcare professionals
Nearest Airports:
Cortez, CO 2 hours' drive
Flagstaff, AZ 2.75 hours' drive
About The Facility And Surrounding Area:
Community Size: Approximately 37,000 active users, 30% pediatrics
Catchment Area: Chinle and surrounding areas
Tribes: Navajo Nation
Who can apply
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