Pediatrician

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment. Those who are legally married to enrolled members of these tribes and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference.

Enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Serves as a Pediatrician (Physician) providing comprehensive medical care for pediatric patients from premature infants to adolescents up to age 18. The care primarily involves common pediatric illnesses, but may also include diagnosing and treating less common illnesses requiring specialist skills. Newborns and pediatric patients with diseases needing critical care diagnosis and stabilization before transfer to a tertiary facility are also cared for.

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• Completion of a three-year residency in Pediatrics
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. If more than five years out of residency, must be board certified.

Experience in the past three years with Level II newborns and hospitalized pediatric or critically ill patients.

• Current, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, D.C., or Puerto Rico.
• Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Additional credentialing/privileging for Medical Staff membership is required.

Positive employment references demonstrating:

• Good relationships with colleagues
• High ethical standards
• Reliability and dependability
• Excellent clinical skills
• Successful interview and background checks
• Compliance with fingerprinting, physical exams, and other screenings
• Accurate submission of employment documents

Must meet physical requirements such as prolonged walking, lifting up to 34 lbs regularly, and occasional lifting over 100 lbs. Mental demands include handling high-stress situations, making decisions under pressure, and working flexible hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental exposures may include infectious diseases, loud noises, chemicals, and hazardous equipment.