Emergency Medicine Physician

Locum need for Board Certified Emergency Medicine provider in Polacca, AZ (Open to ANY state license) Board Certified Emergency Medicine physicians to provide emergency medicine care at a comprehensive Indian Health Service facilities in the Southwest. This facility is in Polacca AZ in a rural, tribal community in Northeastern Arizona. The facility has about 13,500 annual patient visits and offers 24 hours of physician coverage. Requirements ABEM certified ATLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS Active, unrestricted license and DEA from ANY state or US territory Not had a lapse in practice >

6 months leading up to assignment Annual Covid and Flu vaccination or exemption About the location Approximately 13500 annual patient visits - 7000 from Hopi and Navajo tribes Strong Navajo and Hopi cultural traditions exist within the communities, offering an opportunity to learn the Navajo and Hopi languages, or to learn about traditional Native American medicine. The service units are located near the Grand Canyon National Park, with excellent opportunities for photography and outdoor recreation. Nearest airports : Flagstaff Pullam Regional (2 hour drive), Albuquerque International Airport (4 hour drive) Practice Description Typical number of patients per day : 20-30 / day,10-20 / night EMR : RPMS Schedule : 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p / 7p-7a Solo coverage - no APP back up 7 bed ED Imaging : Sonosite in ED, imaging read off-site, CT, MRI and Ultrasound available limited hours Trauma patients : Major trauma, acute surgical emergencies and high-risk obstetric patients are transported to Flagstaff Medical Center The emergency room operates like a free-standing ER 24-hours a day and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) responders are always available with specialty services I have a lot more information feel free to reach out anytime! Contact : Robert Brabbs BSN / RN Ascend Medical Staffing