MD - Internal Medicine The Trail of the Ancient Byway The Community - Navajo Nation, Shiprock, NM Witness the sculpted horizons of the southwest, where man-made boundaries mean nothing to the rugged lands. Here the past is the present where Hopi families still carry water to pueblo villages perched atop high mesas. Granaries at Keet Seel ruins in Navajo National Monument hold corn cobs stored seven centuries ago. Navajo families farm centuries-old field in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, site of prehistoric cliff dwelling inhabited by the Anasazi, ancestors of today's Pueblo Tribes. And Hopi and Navajo artisans still sell their trademark rugs and jewelry at the Hubble Trading Post. Explore the Four Corners Region Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide Internal Medicine Physician services in the inpatient (including ICU) & outpatient settings in the delivery of patient care to the Indian Health Service. Specific tasks include the following: (but are not limited to): Perform Internal Medicine Physician duties and manage patient's needs as described in the (PD), identified by the Service Unit and as directed by Supervisor. Perform in accordance with the competency standards listed in the Shiprock Service Unit Medical Staff By-Laws. Provide professional medical services or direct patient care services under the terms of this contract, appropriate and timely medical services in accordance with the standards of care established by recognized medical care organizations and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Service Unit's Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules & Regulations at Shiprock hospital. Provide consultation clinic services to new medicine patients that have ongoing health problems. Participate in Morbidity and Mortality Conferences, CME, and departments Pl efforts. The contractor also services a representative for the Internal Medicine department on assigned committees. Do Exercise Treadmill Testing, ECG reading and Internal Medicine Consults for other hospital services. Develops and maintains a panel of continuity patients addressing long term health needs and preventative health issues. Perform administrative ancillary duties to include but not limited to participation in departmental Performance Improvement initiatives. Requirements: Valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any state, The District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States BC or BE in Internal Medicine 3 years experience as an MD, with 12 months in Internal Medicine BLS, ACLS, ATLS required Assignment length: Flexible (short term-13 weeks; long-term-1 year; shift work) KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.
