Hospitalist

HospitalistNorthern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), a federally operated Indian Health Service hospital serving the Navajo Nation, is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified General Surgeon for overnight and weekend locum coverage under a federal non-personal services contract. This is a unique opportunity to provide critical surgical care in a mission-driven environment while earning premium locum rates and serving one of the most culturally significant regions in the United States.Compensation: Pay Category Rate Regular Clinical Hours $280/hour Call-Back Hours (when physically called in) $280/hour On-Call Pager Coverage $35/hour Estimated 6-Month Earnings $631,000+ Additional Benefits: One-time $1,000 travel allowance provided upon start Malpractice insurance coverage included Government-furnished equipment, workspace, PPE, and EHR access Facility orientation and IHS systems training providedSchedule: Wednesday through Sunday coverage Overnight call coverage from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM One to two full weekends per month Weekend coverage runs Friday 5:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM Includes 24-hour Saturday and Sunday coveragePosition Responsibilities: Provide overnight and weekend General Surgery call coverage Cross-cover the inpatient General Surgery service Admit new surgical patients Respond to Emergency Department, clinic, and inpatient consultations Perform emergency general surgery procedures as required Perform upper and lower endoscopies when clinically indicated Provide emergency surgical assistance to OB/GYN and other services as needed Complete all medical documentation before the end of each shift Collaborate with hospital leadership and participate in quality assurance activitiesRequired Qualifications: Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery through the American Board of Surgery Current unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state, territory, or Washington, DC Current DEA registration or ability to obtain required federal credentials Current BLS certification Current ACLS certification Ability to obtain and maintain NNMC medical staff privileges Successful completion of Level I and Level II background investigations Valid driver's license if required for position dutiesHealth Requirements: Fitness for duty certification from a licensed physician MMR immunity documentation Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination Varicella immunity documentation or positive titer Tdap vaccination within the last 5 years TB/PPD test within the previous 12 months Current influenza vaccinationAbout Northern Navajo Medical Center Northern Navajo Medical Center is located in Shiprock, New Mexico, within the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The facility serves approximately 201,583 Navajo people across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Providers who thrive in this setting value service, adaptability, and cultural awareness. Respect for Native traditions and the ability to work within a diverse patient population are essential.