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Hospitalist for Critical Access Hospital
Updated 7/21/25
$250.00
– $285.00
hourly
86042, Polacca, Arizona, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Ready to trade city traffic for red rock views?
Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) in Polacca, Arizona, is calling adventurous physicians to bring their skills to the heart of the Hopi Reservation. As the only hospital serving a rural community of 18,000, HHCC is looking for adaptable, mission-driven inpatient physicians to join the team. If you’re passionate about meaningful work, flexible enough to handle both inpatient care and occasional fast-track or clinic coverage, and intrigued by life in a scenic, off-the-grid location, this could be your ideal assignment.
Job Highlights:
- Location: Polacca, AZ (rural Northern Arizona on the Hopi Reservation)
- Facility: TJC-accredited Critical Access Hospital with a 4-bed inpatient unit
- Flexible Long Term 1099 Contract up to 1 year with extension possibilities
- Local or travel locums welcome
- Work authorized under any active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
- Schedule:
- 10–12-hour day shifts, typically in 7-day blocks
- Shifts begin at 7:30 AM; flexibility required for end time
- Physicians may assist with clinic follow-ups or fast-track care based on census
- Environment:
- Low inpatient census (average 2 patients/day)
- 24/7 ED on-site with collaborative coverage model
- On-site lab, radiology, pharmacy, and behavioral health services
- Support: Orientation provided prior to first shift; strong team culture; community-focused care
Job Responsibilities
Provide inpatient care for adult patients in a 4-bed unit, including admission history and physicals.
Assist with outpatient clinic or Fast Track services when inpatient census is low.
Complete all EHR documentation within 24 hours and resolve notifications before ending each shift block.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, IHS, and TJC standards, including accurate and timely recordkeeping.
Adhere to IHS/HHCC bylaws, credentialing requirements, and professional conduct expectations.
Participate in orientation and ongoing performance evaluations.
Deliver culturally sensitive care to Native American patients in a rural setting.
Qualifications
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Indian Preference Exercised:
Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).
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Working Hours
Skills
work with all ages
familiar with rural areas
culturally sensitive
