Physician / Family Practice / New Mexico / Permanent / MD - Primary Care Job
Company: Kurz Solutions
Location: Shiprock
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
MD - Primary Care The Trail of the Ancient Byway The Community -
Navajo Nation, Shiprock, NM Witness the sculpted horizons of the
southwest, where man-made boundaries mean nothing to the rugged
lands. Here the past is the present where Hopi families still carry
water to pueblo villages perched atop high mesas. Granaries at Keet
Seel ruins in Navajo National Monument hold corn cobs stored seven
centuries ago. Navajo families farm centuries-old field in Canyon
de Chelly National Monument, site of prehistoric cliff dwelling
inhabited by the Anasazi, ancestors of today's Pueblo Tribes. And
Hopi and Navajo artisans still sell their trademark rugs and
jewelry at the Hubble Trading Post. Explore the Four Corners Region
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: P rovide outpatient and
inpatient (if desired) family practice services in the delivery of
patient care to the Indian Health Service. Specific tasks include
the following (but are not limited to): Perform outpatient and
inpatient (if desired) family practice duties and manage patient's
needs as described in the PD), identified by the Service Unit and
as directed by Supervisor. Perform in accordance with the
competency standards listed in the Shiprock Service Unit Medical
Staff By-Laws. Provide professional Family Practice Physician
Services in the delivery of direct patient care to the Indian
Health Service. Specific tasks include the following: Exercise and
have knowledge of Family Practice Physician Services to outpatients
and inpatient department at the Indian Health Service, Northern
Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, New Mexico. Priority for selection
shall be given to those who can work in the inpatient setting and
do obstetrics. The Outpatient Clinic includes same-day and
continuity care clinics. The Physician would see between 12 and 20
outpatients per day. Minor office surgery procedures may be
performed. Inpatient includes Medical Surgical Ward, Pediatric
Ward, Intensive Care Unit, Labor & Delivery/Post-partum Ward. Culd
take night and/or weekend call approximately 2 to 3 times per
month. During call back hours the contractor shall cross-cover the
inpatient Family Medicine service 4-12 admitted patients), perform
emergency Department consults, admit new patients to the hospital
(0-3 admissions) and cover Labor and Delivery (0-2
deliveries/night). NNMC is a 60 inpatient bed facility. If caring
for inpatient, he or she would round on inpatients as needed.
Provide consultation with members of the Family Medicine staff on
matters on patient care. Review clinical records and adhere to
records documentation procedures to insure that records are
properly maintained. Requirements: Valid, unrestricted license to
practice medicine in any state, The District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States MD
or DO degree, Board Certified or Board Eligible by the ABFM Federal
DEA Number required 3 years experience as an MD, with 12 months in
Internal Medicine BLS, ACLS required Assignment length: 1 year
contract will be awarded KurzSolutions is committed to improving
health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top
healthcare talent in the market.
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