Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine Physician with Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, OK, is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician for its level III trauma unit. This opportunity features a collaborative team environment with minimal turnover, designed for clinicians who value excellence in patient care and a healthy work‑life balance. Join a team where clinical expertise and long‑term career satisfaction go hand‑in‑hand.

• Double physician coverage
• Patient department volume – 72,000 annually
• Main ED Shifts currently: 7AM-7PM, 7PM-7AM
• EHR:
  Cerner
• MRI on site and available for emergent patients
• In‑house adult and pediatric hospitalist who place admission orders
• Primary Stroke Center with in‑house consultants daily 8‑5 and tele‑med remaining hours
• 24/7 Surgery, OB/GYN, and Nephrology coverage within patient hemodialysis
• Case management assigned to ED
• Behavioral health clinicians embedded in ED for consultation
• 24/7 Ultrasound coverage
• Teaching opportunities to work with residents, medical students, EMS students, military trainees
• NEW $470 M. HOSPITAL OPENING SUMMER 2026 – 31 EM Beds

• Competitive standard shift rate per 12‑hour shift.
• Annual Commitment:
  Monthly Minimum: 12 shifts / 144 shifts annually.
• BC/BE in EM or BC in FM: $5,000 Lump Sum annually.
• CME: $4,000 Lump Sum annually.
• Performance Incentive:
  Lump Sum up to 5% of Base Pay annually.
• Sixty (60) hours Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Income Protection:
  Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, plus short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Retirement & Savings:
  Robust 401(k) retirement plan featuring a generous 7% employer match.
• Family Support:
  Dedicated paid maternity and adoption leave to support growing families.
• Professional Security:
  Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) malpractice protection.
• Financial
  
  Incentives:
  
  Relocation assistance (for eligible candidates) and qualification as an approved site for PSLF and IHS loan repayment programs.

• Located just an hour from the bustling energy of Northwest Arkansas and the convenience of Tulsa International Airport.
• Outdoor lifestyle with nearby lakes, rivers, trails, and parks.
• Rich local history and Cherokee culture.
• Low cost of living, affordable housing, and short commute times mean more time and resources to enjoy life.
• Welcoming, family‑friendly community, quality schools and growing local economy.
• At the heart of Tahlequah lies a vibrant and welcoming community, offering a rare sense of belonging that makes it feel like home from the moment you arrive.

Cherokee Nation Health Services (CNHS) is committed to providing the highest quality of care and the most advanced, effective treatments for our patients. Cherokee Nation is the largest employer in NE Oklahoma with 6,000 employees. With numerous gold standard and quality achievement, CNHS is a model of in continuity of care in the region. Committed to improving patient access, Cherokee Nation has invested substantially in technology, building new facilities and expanding existing locations.

Our newly constructed state‑of‑the‑art hospital and 11 health centers are full of talented staff that are dedicated to providing world‑class patient care, ready for you to join them!

• MD/DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Oklahoma State Medical License