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Inpatient Pediatrician – Gallup Indian Medical Center (Contract)
Location: Gallup, NM
Start Date: June 1, 2025
Contract Type: 6-Month Initial Term with Option Periods
Client: Indian Health Service (Federal Government Contractor Position)
Position Overview
Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC), a critical access hospital serving the Navajo Nation and surrounding communities, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Inpatient Pediatrician for a contract position. This opportunity allows physicians to provide meaningful, high-impact care to a culturally diverse and medically underserved population.
Schedule
- 7 days on / 7 days off or 14 days on / 14 days off
- 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Flexible scheduling within the inpatient pediatric department
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic pediatric conditions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for care planning and coordination
- Participate in emergency and neonatal response care
- Document all patient interactions and care in an EMR system (preferably RPMS)
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the United States
- Current DEA registration and valid BLS, PALS, and/or ACLS certifications
- Minimum of one year of inpatient pediatric experience preferred
- Experience with RPMS or similar EMR systems is desirable
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a federal background check, including clearance under the Indian Child Protection Act
- Must meet all credentialing and privileging requirements as set by GIMC
Benefits Of This Opportunity
- Serve a high-need patient population in a federal, mission-driven healthcare system
- Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts underserved communities
- Gain cultural insight and experience in one of the most unique regions in the United States
- Indian Preference hiring applies in accordance with Indian Health Service policies
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Health Care Provider
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care