Emergency Medicine Physician Job in Whiteriver, Arizona – IHS
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Job description
EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
Whiteriver, Arizona | Personal Services Contract (PSC) | Ad Hoc / As-Needed Shift Coverage
Position Overview
Whiteriver Indian Health Service Hospital's Emergency Department is seeking a U.S.-citizen Emergency Medicine Physician to provide ad hoc clinical coverage under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Coverage is scheduled 3舑?4 months in advance based on facility need and physician availability, with 12-hour shifts available across day, mid, and night rotations. This is a base-year contract with two 12-month option periods (potential term through September 2029, plus a possible 6-month extension).
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct emergency medicine clinical care to patients presenting to the Whiteriver IHS Hospital Emergency Department
Work scheduled shifts as assigned by the COR/Supervisor, including regular daytime shifts and premium night, weekend, holiday, or call-back coverage as needed
Coordinate with hospital clinical staff to ensure continuity of care during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends
Maintain documentation and reporting consistent with hospital and IHS clinical standards
Comply with all applicable federal, IHS, and facility credentialing, safety, and security requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Active, unrestricted physician license to practice medicine in Arizona (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
Current DEA registration
Current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications (or equivalent, as required by the facility)
Ability to pass required federal background investigation and character/security screening, including screening required under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (P.L. 101-630)
U.S. citizenship (required for this solicitation)
Compensation
$300 an hour plus travel and lodging or $335 all inclusive (your choice), depending on experience, certifications, and shift type (regular daytime coverage vs. premium night, weekend, holiday, or call-back coverage). Actual travel and lodging costs for qualifying assignments are reimbursed separately at actual cost, consistent with Federal Travel Regulation per diem guidelines, and are not included in the hourly rate above.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
- Resume/CV that explicitly addresses every minimum qualification listed (MD license, EM board cert/eligibility, DEA, BLS/ACLS/ATLS, US citizenship)
- Two professional references — name, relationship, email, phone number
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.
Job Responsibilities
Work scheduled shifts as assigned by the COR/Supervisor, covering both regular daytime shifts and premium night, weekend, holiday, or call-back coverage as needed
Coordinate with hospital clinical staff to maintain continuity of care during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends
Maintain clinical documentation and reporting consistent with hospital and IHS standards
Comply with all applicable federal, IHS, and facility credentialing, safety, and security requirements
Qualifications
Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
Current DEA registration
Current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications (or facility-equivalent)
Ability to pass required federal background investigation and character/security screening, including screening required under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (P.L. 101-630)
U.S. citizenship (required — this solicitation is open only to U.S. citizens)
Working Hours
Ad hoc / as-needed — no guaranteed minimum hours. Coverage is 12-hour shifts, with potential shift blocks of:
7:00am–7:00pm
9:00am–9:00pm
3:00pm–3:00am
8:00pm–8:00am
(All times Mountain Time.) Shifts may occasionally vary from these blocks. Scheduling is done 3–4 months in advance, communicated by the COR/Supervisor, and assigned based on the physician's availability — including regular rotation and call-back coverage for evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Ad hoc, 12-hour shifts (days/mids/nights), scheduled 3–4 months in advance — availability-based, no guaranteed minimum.
Skills
Airway management, including intubation/RSI
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for rapid bedside diagnostics
Procedural skills: wound repair/suturing, fracture reduction and splinting, lumbar puncture, chest tube placement, central line placement
Pediatric emergency care
Toxicology and overdose management
Behavioral health crisis stabilization
Ability to work independently with limited on-site specialist backup, including coordinating tele-specialty consultations when needed
EMR documentation proficiency
Strong communication and cultural competency working with Native American/tribal patient populations