Physician - Pediatrics

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatricians to provide inpatient and outpatient care in Chinle, AZ. This is a mission-driven opportunity serving a pediatric population in an underserved community, offering a balanced clinical scope, manageable patient volume, and strong team support.

Opportunity Overview:

• Balanced inpatient and outpatient practice
• Manageable patient volume
• Any state license accepted
• Opportunity to serve a meaningful, underserved pediatric population
• Flexible contract with extension potential

Assignment Overview

• Start: ASAP (after credentialing)
• Duration: 3 months with option to extend up to 1 year
• Reason for Need: Staff shortage

Schedule & Call

• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Call: Shared 1:7 rotation (average)

Practice Setting

• Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Patient Volume: 12–15 patients per day (average)
• Patient Population: Pediatrics (under 18)

Clinical Scope

• Outpatient pediatric care
• Inpatient pediatric coverage
• Management of general pediatric conditions across care settings

Support & Environment

• Collaborative team including:
• Specialty Physicians
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Nurses
• Administrative staff
• Strong support structure in a community-focused setting

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible – Pediatrics
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA) required
• DEA required
• Any active U.S. state license accepted

Systems & Credentialing

• EMR: RPMS
• Credentialing Timeframe: ~8–10 weeks