Primary Care Physician
Akicita Federal, LLC·Teec Nos Pos, Arizona
Akicita Federal, LLC·Teec Nos Pos, Arizona
Provide comprehensive outpatient primary and urgent care services to American Indian and Alaska Native patients within the Navajo Nation. Responsibilities include diagnosing acute and chronic conditions, managing individualized care plans, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
Akicita Federal is hiring a Primary Care Physician to deliver outpatient primary and urgent care services to members of the Navajo Nation through the Indian Health Service (IHS) Navajo Area program, with placements supporting communities in Red Mesa and Teec Nos Pos, AZ. This is meaningful, community-centered medicine serving one of the largest Native American populations in the United States across a reservation spanning more than 25,000 square miles. Assignments are flexible, ranging from short-term (13-week) rotations to long-term (one-year) engagements to meet the ongoing and urgent care needs of IHS patients.
Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to American Indian and Alaska Native patients in a federally operated health center setting
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions presenting in both primary care and urgent care contexts
Develop and manage individualized care plans in alignment with IHS clinical standards and culturally appropriate practices
Document patient encounters, clinical findings, and treatment decisions accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic health record (EHR) system
Coordinate with interdisciplinary care teams—including nursing, behavioral health, and specialty services—to support whole-patient care
Respond to unplanned and urgent patient needs as they arise within the clinic environment
Support preventive care initiatives and health education consistent with IHS public health priorities for the Navajo Nation community
Patient Volume: Avg 12 per day
Support: Advanced Practice, Nursing, Radiology, Lab, Behavioral Health \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 a medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds. Candidates must hold a valid, unrestricted physician license and have experience in outpatient or urgent care settings.
Market context
In Arizona, physician openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty care settings, especially where patient volume and care coordination are high. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical experience, state licensure, and specialty background; in this posting, the requirements are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your Arizona license status and align your experience with the listed respiratory care and vascular access background before submitting.
