Description
Ready to trade city traffic for red rock views?
Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) in Polacca, Arizona, is calling adventurous physicians to bring their skills to the heart of the Hopi Reservation. As the only hospital serving a rural community of 18,000, HHCC is looking for adaptable, mission-driven inpatient physicians to join the team. If you’re passionate about meaningful work, flexible enough to handle both inpatient care and occasional fast-track or clinic coverage, and intrigued by life in a scenic, off-the-grid location, this could be your ideal assignment.
Job Highlights:
- Location: Polacca, AZ (rural Northern Arizona on the Hopi Reservation)
- Facility: TJC-accredited Critical Access Hospital with a 4-bed inpatient unit
- Flexible Long Term 1099 Contract up to 1 year with extension possibilities
- Local or travel locums welcome
- Work authorized under any active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
- Schedule:
- 10–12-hour day shifts, typically in 7-day blocks
- Shifts begin at 7:30 AM; flexibility required for end time
- Physicians may assist with clinic follow-ups or fast-track care based on census
- Environment:
- Low inpatient census (average 2 patients/day)
- 24/7 ED on-site with collaborative coverage model
- On-site lab, radiology, pharmacy, and behavioral health services
- Support: Orientation provided prior to first shift; strong team culture; community-focused care
Requirements
Qualifications – Inpatient Hospitalist MD:
- Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
- Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- Current certifications required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (NRP recommended)
- Must hold a DEA license and be eligible to prescribe medications
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient or hospitalist setting preferred
- Documentation required:
- Copy of diploma or transcripts for verification of education
- Recent inpatient experience and relevant procedure logs if requesting privileges
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (training provided for IHS systems)
- Excellent diagnostic, clinical, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide patient-centered care
- Must be a US Citizen primarily living in the United States
- Must be willing and able to adapt to a flexible schedule and comply with all state and federal regulations regarding medical practice
