Physician Hospitalist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Job Title: Physician Hospitalist
Specialty: Hospitalist / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine
Start Date: July 2026
Place of Work (City/State): Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM

Shift Schedule:
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Weekend Coverage
On-call (if required)
How Many Shifts Needed per Month: (Typically full-time coverage model; ~14–21 shifts/month expected)

License:
Active, unrestricted U.S. Physician License (any state – preferred for federal facilities)
Certifications:
Board Certified / Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required
Experience Needed: 2+ Years (Hospitalist experience preferred)

Special Skills Needed:
Inpatient care management
Admission, rounding, and discharge planning
EMR/EHR proficiency
Ability to work in rural/tribal healthcare settings
Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6–8 Weeks

Responsibilities:
Provide inpatient hospitalist services for admitted patients
Perform admissions, daily rounds, and discharges
Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams
Respond to medical emergencies within the hospital
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
Ensure compliance with IHS and federal healthcare standards
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives