"Not all who wander are lost"

The Community - Pinon, AZ
Have you ever gone to a new place and felt ' wow ' about it? For many people, that experience is felt in Pinon, AZ. This small town may not be as popular as other cities in the United States, but don't let that mislead you. Pinon is a small-in-size town right now but it's also a beautiful, upcoming tourist destination that is worth its weight in gold. You will be pleasantly surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden gem of a destination, like exploring the historic St Mary of Rosary Mission, or get your blood pumping at the local Pinon Rodeo Grounds. Not to mention the pleasures you gain while exploring the nearby cities of Window Rock, Page, Chinle, Marble Canyon or even make a weekend trip out of it and go gallivanting through the Grand Canyon.

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Nearest Airports:
The closest major airport to Pinon, Arizona is the Page Municipal Airport (PGA/KPGA). Located in Page, Arizona and is 126 miles from Pinon, AZ. This month, there are 36 flights arriving at Page Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flight per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Page are routes from Phoenix (PHX) and Grand Canyon (GCN). These two routes together are operated 36 times this month and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Page Municipal Airport.
The longest flight to Page PGA is departing from Phoenix (PHX). This non-stop flight takes around 55 minutes.

About the Pinon Health Center Facility

Pinon Health Center (PHC) serves a rural area. The Pinon Health Center is associated with the Chinle Service Unit - Indian Health Service in the Heart of the Navajo Reservation - Northern Arizona. Pinon Health Center provides medical care to approximately 11,000 patients - the majority of which are Navajo and many are traditional Navajo who still speak the language. A collegial group of providers offer services in primary care, women's health, counseling, dental, dietary and community nutrition, health promotions, lab, x-ray, native medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, speech therapy, podiatry, and public health nursing.
Route 4, Pinon, AZ 86510

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient's health condition.
• Perform assigned delegated tasks.
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic system.
• Communicates and treats all patients and/or families in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provide emergency care on a regular and ongoing basis to patients.
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient.
• Meet the health care needs of patient by assessing and assisting the patient to meet expressed needs.
• Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and/or families.
• Must be certified in BLS and ACLS.
• Provide patient care and obtains consultants as needed.
• Conducts outpatient clinics making observations appropriate to the outpatient's underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms.
• Refers patients to appropriate contracted medical or other government facilities, providing full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided at the facility.
• Educate patients and/or families regarding vaccines.
• Activate the Emergency Medical Response as indicated based on patient presentation or change in condition
• Respond and assist in an emergency.
• Provide clinical oversight to LPN's, CNA's and Health Technicians.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 36 months of Family Practice/General Medicine Physician work experience, unless otherwise approved by the CSU Credentials Committee. Must be no lapse of services of more than six consecutive months for at least twelve months prior to beginning tour of duty.
• Must be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Family Physicians or ABIM, and shall possess a current, valid, unrestricted physician license in any state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States, throughout the term of this contract.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted DEA with schedules II-V.
• Current certification in CPR, BLS, ACLS, AND PALS. ATLS certification is highly recommended.
• Must have current state driver's license.
• Cannot be under exclu sio n s or sa nct i on s from the Medicare / Medicaid programs.
• Must fulfill all the requir e m e nt s for appointm e n t to the Medical Staff and for the granting of pri vi l eges, in accordance w ith Client policies and with the Pine Ridge Service Unit Medical Staff By-Law s .

TERMS

This position is currently set at 13 weeks, with extensions available.

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