Hospitalist/Nocturnist Physician Opportunity with IHS

Opportunity Overview

Sequoyah Staffing Agency is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming contract opportunity with the Indian Health Service at Chinle Comprehensive Health Center. Although this position has not yet been awarded, our team is actively building a strong provider roster for submission, and we are excited to connect with qualified candidates who may be interested in being considered.

Hospitalist / Nocturnist PhysicianChinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility – Chinle, Arizona

Position Type: Contract / 1099
Facility: Indian Health Service – Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
Location: Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
Schedule: Flexible coverage including daytime Hospitalist and overnight Nocturnist shifts
Contract Term: Initial 3-month base period with potential option extensions up to 2 years

Position Overview

Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility is seeking experienced and dedicated Hospitalist/Nocturnist Physicians to provide inpatient medical services within a high-acuity Indian Health Service facility serving the Navajo Nation. This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful care to an underserved population while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The selected providers will perform comprehensive inpatient medical services in accordance with Indian Health Service standards and facility requirements. Providers will function as independent contractors in a non-personal services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical management for hospitalized adult patients

• Perform admissions, evaluations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and discharge coordination

• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in the inpatient setting

• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations as needed

• Coordinate care with specialists, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary departments

• Complete accurate and timely electronic medical documentation

• Participate in patient care coordination and quality improvement initiatives

• Maintain compliance with all IHS, federal, and facility credentialing requirements

• Adhere to professional standards of practice and patient confidentiality regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from accredited institution

• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory

• Active DEA registration

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

• Minimum inpatient/hospitalist experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Hospitalist or Nocturnist experience

• Previous Indian Health Service or rural healthcare experience

• Experience working in underserved or tribal healthcare settings

• Strong independent clinical decision-making skills

• Familiarity with Cerner or comparable EMR systems

Contract Requirements

Providers must be able to meet all credentialing and compliance requirements outlined by the solicitation, including:

• Active professional licensure and certifications

• National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) report submission

• Background investigation and security clearance requirements

• Medical malpractice insurance coverage meeting federal contract standards

 

Why Providers are Interested: 

• Travel costs are covered, such as airfare, lodging and vehicle 
• $1M/$3M insurance with tail coverage included