Location: Tohatchi, New Mexico (40 miles north of Gallup)Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)Setting: Outpatient only Navajo Area Indian Health Service
Position Overview:-
Type: Locum tenens
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Population: All ages
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Patient Load: 8-15 per day
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EMR: RPMS (Resource & Patient Management System)
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Required Procedures: Suturing, management of non-displaced fractures
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Support Staff:
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2 RNs
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4 Receptionists/Schedulers
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4 Nursing Assistants (doubling as MAs)
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Board Status: BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
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License: Any state license accepted (IHS facility)
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Certifications:
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BLS, ACLS, PALS
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TB clearance (PPD or chest X-ray if prior positive)
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2 MMR vaccinations or immunity (not required if born before 1957)
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Hepatitis B series
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Seasonal influenza vaccine
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COVID vaccination
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Practice History: No lapse in clinical practice in the 6 months prior to start
Clinic Details: Located in the southeastern portion of the Navajo Nation
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Newer facility (opened in 1994)
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Serves a population of approx. 8,000
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Built-in Admin Time: Wednesday mornings (clinic opens at noon)
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Malpractice: A-rated coverage provided
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Payment: Weekly direct deposit
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Support: 24/7 recruiter access, full credentialing and onboarding
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Travel/Lodging: Not provided (all-inclusive rate)
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Serve a rural, underserved population
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Work in a scenic, culturally rich part of the country
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Flexible licensure policy (ideal for providers licensed out of state)
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Weekday-only schedule with low patient volume and administrative support