Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking sources for non-personal professional Emergency Department Physician services at the Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca, Arizona. The contractor will provide emergency department physician services on an as-needed basis, with a minimum of 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week. The contract will be for a 12-month base period with four one-year option periods. The contractor must have experience in delivering clinical services in a rural setting and must be willing to accept a position in a rural setting. The contractor will be required to provide a copy of each contractor profile to the Project Officer or Contracting Officer Representative prior to providing services at the Hopi Health Care Center. Some key responsibilities include: providing emergency department physician services, admitting and managing patients to the inpatient department, providing definitive management in all medical categories, and collecting, organizing, recording, and communicating data relevant to primary health assessments.
• The contractor must have a current, unrestricted, and unencumbered license to practice medicine in any state.
• The contractor must have current certification in BLS, ACLS, and ATLS.
• The contractor must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency medicine.
• The contractor must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions.
• The contractor must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• The contractor must be able to work independently and as part of a team.