ER Physician - Fast Track
Akicita Federal, LLC·Shiprock, New Mexico
Akicita Federal, LLC·Shiprock, New Mexico
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in the fast-track area of the emergency department for acute and non-urgent conditions. Coordinate patient flow and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care for an underserved Native American community.
Akicita Federal is hiring an Emergency Medicine Physician – Fast Track to deliver urgent and fast-track emergency care to patients served by the Indian Health Service at the Shiprock Service Unit in Shiprock, NM. This is a meaningful opportunity to provide high-quality, culturally responsive emergency medicine to an underserved Native American community in the heart of the Navajo Nation. You will work alongside a dedicated care team to ensure patients receive timely, compassionate treatment in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the fast-track area of the emergency department across a broad spectrum of acute and non-urgent conditions
Perform and interpret diagnostic studies including lab work, imaging, and point-of-care testing to guide clinical decision-making
Initiate and manage appropriate treatment plans, including medication orders, wound care, splinting, and minor procedures
Coordinate patient flow in the fast-track setting to reduce wait times and improve throughput for lower-acuity patients
Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and specialists to ensure continuity and quality of patient care
Document clinical encounters accurately and completely in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with IHS standards and HIPAA requirements
Provide clear discharge instructions and appropriate follow-up planning to support patient health outcomes in a resource-limited community setting
Night shifts; 10 -12 hours per shift.
ER Volume - 16k \n
About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies.
We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L.
93-638) where applicable.
Requires an MD or DO degree and board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine. Candidates must hold a valid U.S. medical license and possess clinical experience in emergency or urgent care settings.
Market context
Physician assistant roles in New Mexico are often shaped by demand in urgent care, primary care, and other settings serving communities with limited access. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for board certification, recent hands-on experience, and comfort working across fast-paced clinical environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for scope, schedule, and credential details.
