Locum Tenens Internal Medicine: Outpatient Only Opportunity in Kayenta, Arizona

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Internal Medicine: Outpatient Only
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Long Term (More than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: 3 months or greater

About the Facility – Kayenta Health Center
Kayenta Health Center, part of the Indian Health Service, provides comprehensive healthcare services to the Navajo Nation in Kayenta, Arizona. The facility offers a wide range of primary and preventive care, including family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric services, ensuring that the local population receives essential healthcare close to home. Kayenta is equipped with 24-hour emergency services, providing immediate care for urgent medical situations. In addition to primary and emergency care, the health center also offers specialized services such as dental care, optometry, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Kayenta focuses on holistic healthcare, incorporating community health programs and preventive care initiatives aimed at improving the overall well-being of the Navajo people. The center is committed to delivering culturally sensitive care, supporting both the physical and mental health needs of the community it serves.

Facility Address: HWY 160, S. Mile Post, Kayenta, AZ 86033

Primary Care Physician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Primary Care Physician performs comprehensive medical history evaluations and physical examinations on patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations.
• Diagnose medical conditions and order appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies (e.g., X-rays), and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Refer patients to external hospitals or physicians for services not available within the Indian Health Service Healthcare Delivery System.
• Collaborate with other agencies or health facilities on behalf of patients and their families to arrange admissions to hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Organize emergency ground and/or air medical transport as required.
• Analyze clinical data, develop therapeutic programs, and communicate information effectively to patients and their families.
• The Primary Care Physician provides support to patients and families in times of illness.
• Maintain accurate and timely Electronic Health Records (EHR) with detailed clinical documentation, including diagnosis codes. Complete all EHR notes within 24 hours of patient encounters.
• Prescribe medications and treatment therapies in coordination with nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare personnel.
• Follow up on treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Provide ongoing individual counseling for common social and emotional issues.
• Recognize the need for referral to a mental health professional when necessary.
• The Primary Care Physician consults independently with medical and surgical specialists to discuss patient care and arrange referrals as needed to appropriate health facilities.

Primary Care Physician - REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) in Family Medicine/Internal Medicine or certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
• Possess a current, valid, and unrestricted medical license to practice in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification are required.
• Must have a minimum of 3 or more years of direct patient service.

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen