Emergency Room Physician - KURZ Solutions
Kayenta, AZ 86033
About the Job
Embrace the Spirit of the Navajo Nation.
The Community – Kayenta, AZ
Nestled in the vast landscape of the Navajo Nation, Kayenta, Arizona, is a captivating destination that offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventure. As the gateway to the iconic Monument Valley, Kayenta boasts awe-inspiring views of towering red rock formations, mesas, and buttes that have been featured in countless films and photographs. Visitors can immerse themselves in Navajo culture by exploring local art, crafts, and traditional cuisine or by visiting the Navajo Code Talkers exhibit, which honors the contributions of Navajo soldiers during World War II. Just a short drive away, the Navajo National Monument provides access to ancient cliff dwellings like Beta takin, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Ancestral Puebloans who once inhabited the region. Kayenta is also an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and guided cultural tours that reveal the rich history and stunning beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Kayenta here!
Airport Information: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Your best bet to get to this facility would be starting your travels to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. With more than 100 restaurants, shops, and services you'll be able to properly start your stay once you land. Offering 120 nonstop service flights domestically through over 20 major airlines. Learn more about this airport and book your ticket here
For more information about the airport, check out their website here!
About the Facility – Kayenta IHS
Kayenta Health Center, part of the Indian Health Service, provides comprehensive healthcare services to the Navajo Nation in Kayenta, Arizona. The facility offers a wide range of primary and preventive care, including family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric services, ensuring that the local population receives essential healthcare close to home. Kayenta Client is equipped with 24-hour emergency services, providing immediate care for urgent medical situations. In addition to primary and emergency care, the health center also offers specialized services such as dental care, optometry, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Kayenta Client focuses on holistic healthcare, incorporating community health programs and preventive care initiatives aimed at improving the overall well-being of the Navajo people. The center is committed to delivering culturally sensitive care, supporting both the physical and mental health needs of the community it serves.
Facility Address: HWY 160, S. Mile Post, Kayenta AZ 86033
ER Physician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
The Community – Kayenta, AZ
Nestled in the vast landscape of the Navajo Nation, Kayenta, Arizona, is a captivating destination that offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventure. As the gateway to the iconic Monument Valley, Kayenta boasts awe-inspiring views of towering red rock formations, mesas, and buttes that have been featured in countless films and photographs. Visitors can immerse themselves in Navajo culture by exploring local art, crafts, and traditional cuisine or by visiting the Navajo Code Talkers exhibit, which honors the contributions of Navajo soldiers during World War II. Just a short drive away, the Navajo National Monument provides access to ancient cliff dwellings like Beta takin, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Ancestral Puebloans who once inhabited the region. Kayenta is also an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and guided cultural tours that reveal the rich history and stunning beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Kayenta here!
Airport Information: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Your best bet to get to this facility would be starting your travels to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. With more than 100 restaurants, shops, and services you'll be able to properly start your stay once you land. Offering 120 nonstop service flights domestically through over 20 major airlines. Learn more about this airport and book your ticket here
For more information about the airport, check out their website here!
About the Facility – Kayenta IHS
Kayenta Health Center, part of the Indian Health Service, provides comprehensive healthcare services to the Navajo Nation in Kayenta, Arizona. The facility offers a wide range of primary and preventive care, including family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric services, ensuring that the local population receives essential healthcare close to home. Kayenta Client is equipped with 24-hour emergency services, providing immediate care for urgent medical situations. In addition to primary and emergency care, the health center also offers specialized services such as dental care, optometry, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Kayenta Client focuses on holistic healthcare, incorporating community health programs and preventive care initiatives aimed at improving the overall well-being of the Navajo people. The center is committed to delivering culturally sensitive care, supporting both the physical and mental health needs of the community it serves.
Facility Address: HWY 160, S. Mile Post, Kayenta AZ 86033
ER Physician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
- The ER Physician shall maintain a continuous vigil within the immediate confines of the Emergency Department in order that services are readily and immediately available.
- Shall obtain a medical history, perform a physical examination as appropriate to the presenting issue, formulate a diagnosis of the patient's problem, and secondary diagnosis, as required, to treat the patient.
- Render immediate medical services to those patients determined as emergent.
- The ER Physician will request and interpret laboratory and radiologic tests, as necessary, for diagnosis.
- Provide and order medically indicated treatment.
- Interpret x-rays and electrocardiograms.
- Suture minor lacerations and treat uncomplicated fractures.
- Refer patients as appropriate to routinely scheduled clinics of the Outpatient department.
- Render initial assessments of which Emergency Department/Urgent Care Patients will require transfer to a tertiary care center and consult the appropriate physician on-call who in turn will render the final decision concerning transfer and arrange transfer, if indicated.
- The ER Physician responds to in-hospital emergencies while on duty.
- Must be MD or DO and be capable of treating patients of all ages.
- Must have an active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary-action license as a nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
- Shall be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine through ABEM, ACEP, or AOBEM with no less than 2 years of full-time ER experience.
- Must have a current DEA.
- Must have and maintain current certification in BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association.
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KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
www.kurzsolutions.com
KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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