Locum need for Board Certified Emergency Medicine provider in Polacca, AZ (Open to ANY state license)
North Salt Lake, Utah, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Moonlighting Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Polacca, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/03/25
Locum need for Board Certified Emergency Medicine provider in Polacca, AZ (Open to ANY state license)

Board Certified Emergency Medicine physicians
to provide emergency medicine care at a comprehensive Indian Health Service facilities in the Southwest. This facility is in Polacca AZ in a rural, tribal community in Northeastern Arizona. The facility has about 13,500 annual patient visits and offers 24 hours of physician coverage.

Requirements

  • ABEM certified
  • ATLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS
  • Active, unrestricted license and DEA from ANY state or US territory
  • Not had a lapse in practice > 6 months leading up to assignment
  • Annual Covid and Flu vaccination or exemption

About the location

  • Approximately 13500 annual patient visits - 7000 from Hopi and Navajo tribes
  • Strong Navajo and Hopi cultural traditions exist within the communities, offering an opportunity to learn the Navajo and Hopi languages, or to learn about traditional Native American medicine.
  • The service units are located near the Grand Canyon National Park, with excellent opportunities for photography and outdoor recreation.
  • Nearest airports: Flagstaff Pullam Regional (2 hour drive), Albuquerque International Airport (4 hour drive)
  • Practice Description
    Typical number of patients per day: 20-30/day,10-20/night

    • EMR: RPMS
    • Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p/7p-7a
    • Solo coverage - no APP back up
    • 7 bed ED
    • Imaging: Sonosite in ED, imaging read off-site, CT, MRI and Ultrasound available limited hours
    • Trauma patients: Major trauma, acute surgical emergencies and high-risk obstetric patients are transported to Flagstaff Medical Center


The emergency room operates like a free-standing ER 24-hours a day and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) responders are always available with specialty services
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Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing
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