Physician​/Pediatrics​/Arizona​/Urgent Care Physician

Position: Physician / Pediatrics / Arizona / Permanent / Urgent Care Physician Job
Location: Nawt Vaya

Not all who wander are lost

The Community - Pinon, AZ
Have you ever gone to a new place and felt ' wow ' about it? For many people, that experience is felt in Pin on, AZ. This small town may not be as popular as other cities in the United States, but don't let that mislead you. Pin on is a small-in-size town right now but it's also a beautiful, upcoming tourist destination that is worth its weight in gold.

You will be pleasantly surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden gem of a destination, like exploring the historic St Mary of Rosary Mission, or get your blood pumping at the local Pinon Rodeo Grounds. Not to mention the pleasures you gain while exploring the nearby cities of Window Rock, Page, Chinle, Marble Canyon or even make a weekend trip out of it and go gallivanting through the Grand Canyon.

Pin on is at the heart of the Navajo Reservation, where culture, spirit and history thrive. The Navajo Nation has a land base of 27,000 square miles, extending into the States of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This area has a long history going back as far as pre-historic times and the subsequent arrival of Spanish and European settlers. This is the home to the Navajo people with its array of national monuments, tribal parks and historical sites, and Lake Powell with its 186 miles of 'Navajo land' shoreline.

Check out the link here to learn about things you can do in and around Pinon.

Learn more about the Navajo Nation here.

Nearest Airports:
The closest major airport to Pinon , Arizona is the Page Municipal Airport (PGA/KPGA). Located in Page, Arizona and is 126 miles from Pinon, AZ. This month, there are thirty-six flights arriving at Page Airport, which are seven flights per week or one flight per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Page are routes from Phoenix (PHX) and Grand Canyon (GCN). These two routes together are operated thirty-six times this month and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Page Municipal Airport. The longest flight to Page PGA is departing from Phoenix (PHX). This non-stop flight takes around 55 minutes.

About the Pinon Health Center Facility
Pinon Health Center (PHC) serves a rural area. The Pinon Health Center is an outpatient clinic and is associated with the Chinle Service Unit
- Indian Health Service in the Heart of the Navajo Reservation
- Northern Arizona. Pinon Health Center provides medical care to approximately 11,000 patients - the majority of which are Navajo, and many still speak the language. The Outpatient Clinic has a wide range of health services that include Community Health Nutrition, Counseling Services, Dental, Family Medicine, Health Promotion, Laboratory, Midwifery, Native Medicine, OB/GYN, Optometry, Patient Advocacy, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health Nursing, Radiology, Speech Therapy, Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services and Navajo Nation Health Education.

Facility Address:
Route 4, Pinon, AZ 86510

RESPONSIBILITIES
(included but not limited to)

• Documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition
• Perform minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, epistaxis management, etc.
• Collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes
• Ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments
• Determining need for hospitalization at this facility or transferring the patient to another facility
• Individuals who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work
• Ability to utilize electronic medical record
• Demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient centered program
• Ability to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors and members of the healthcare team

REQUIREMENTS

• The Degree or diploma…