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
Population: All ages
Patient Load: 8-15 per day
EMR: RPMS (Resource & Patient Management System)
Required Procedures: Suturing, management of non-displaced fractures
Support Staff:
2 RNs
4 Receptionists/Schedulers
4 Nursing Assistants (doubling as MAs)
Board Status: BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
License: Any state license accepted (IHS facility)
Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, PALS
TB clearance (PPD or chest X-ray if prior positive)
2 MMR vaccinations or immunity (not required if born before 1957)
Hepatitis B series
Seasonal influenza vaccine
COVID vaccination
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
Newer facility (opened in 1994)
Serves a population of approx. 8,000
Built-in Admin Time: Wednesday mornings (clinic opens at noon)
Malpractice: A-rated coverage provided
Payment: Weekly direct deposit
Support: 24/7 recruiter access, full credentialing and onboarding
Travel/Lodging: Not provided (all-inclusive rate)
Serve a rural, underserved population
Work in a scenic, culturally rich part of the country
Flexible licensure policy (ideal for providers licensed out of state)
Weekday-only schedule with low patient volume and administrative support