Physician (Primary Care) LOCUM

We are recruiting Physician positions to serve as Locum (PRN) Physician who works in the place of the regular Physicians who are absent, or when a clinic is short-staffed.

Duties

• Provide the full range of care by interviewing, examining, diagnosing and treating patients in primary care medicine (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics).
• Provide emergency care as required to stabilize patient and arrange for transfer of care to an appropriate facility for the level of care needed.
• Maintain patient records in the electronic health record system.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

The Indian Health Service Albuquerque Area is responsible for the provision of health services to 27 distinctly different tribal groups. The Area serves 20 Pueblos, two Apache bands, three Navajo Chapters, and two Ute tribes across four Southwest states. Additionally, numerous tribal members from throughout the United States who live, work, or go to school in the urban centers of the Albuquerque Area are provided services in health facilities operated by the Indian Health Service.

The administrative headquarters of the Area are located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Across the Area care is via five hospitals, eleven health centers, and twelve field clinics, which deliver care at the community level. These facilities are administratively divided into eight service delivery areas called "Service Units." Care of American Indian/Alaska Natives in Albuquerque, NM and Denver, CO areas are provided via two Urban Health Centers.

In addition to these facilities, the Albuquerque Area has two specialized care facilities. For Native youth suffering from substance abuse problems, New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC), provides residential treatment services. The Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic (AIDC) provides dental care for children, teens, and young adults (up to age 26).

The Albuquerque Area also participates in several national IHS initiatives including:

• Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI)
• Improving Patient Care (IPC)
• Meth and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI)
• Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative (DVPI)
• Baby-Friendly Initiative

Michelle Aguilar Bowser
Health Professions Recruiter/Scholarships Coordinator
Phone: (505) 256-6731
Work Cell: (505) 252-2620