🩺 Pediatric Physician – Kayenta Service Unit

🩺 Pediatric Physician – Kayenta Service Unit

Location: Kayenta, AZ (Kayenta Health Center, Inscription House Health Center, Dennehotso Health Station)
Position Type: Locum/Contract | Flexible Duration (13 weeks – 1 year, with possible extensions)
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Paid Weekly!

🌟 About the Opportunity

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) is seeking a mission-driven Pediatric Physician to provide high-quality, culturally sensitive care to children and families across the Kayenta Service Unit. This is a unique opportunity to serve one of the largest Native American populations in the U.S. while working in a collaborative, supportive clinical environment.

🧸 Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient pediatric care, including diagnosis, treatment, and referrals

• Manage acute illnesses, chronic conditions, immunizations, urgent care, and emergencies

• Offer preventive care, anticipatory guidance, and limited nutritional/behavioral counseling

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care

• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Adhere to IHS, CMS, Joint Commission, and facility-specific standards

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings

✅ Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Pediatric residency

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics (ABMS/AOA)

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

• Current DEA registration and Arizona PDMP enrollment

• BLS and ACLS certification (PALS preferred)

• Experience with EMR/EHR systems

• Must meet immunization and health requirements prior to start

• Background check, fingerprinting, and security clearance required

📌 Additional Details

• Contract lengths range from short-term (13 weeks) to multi-year

• Flexible scheduling and intermittent coverage available

• Government provides clinical space, PPE, IT access, and orientation

• Providers must maintain professional conduct and cultural awareness

💡 Why This Role Stands Out

• Serve a mission-driven population with significant healthcare needs

• Gain exposure to diverse pediatric cases in a collaborative setting

• Make a lasting impact on Navajo Nation children and families

• Enjoy scenic beauty and cultural richness of Northern Arizona

Interested candidates should be ready to start after credentialing and clearance. Apply now to join a team making a real difference in Native American healthcare.