Hopi Inpatient
WORK SCHEDULE FOR PHYSICIAN SERVICES: Shift times and schedules are subject to change based on the medical needs of the patient populace and hospital operations.
Inpatient Physicians. HHCC’s inpatient unit is operational 24/7.
1. Twelve (12) hour shifts during the day. The inpatient physician shifts start at 7:30am and ends between 6:00pm and 7:30pm, dependent on the additional clinical duties assigned to the contractor and if the contractor has selected to take a 30-minute rest break.
2. The on-duty ED Physician may write admission orders for patients admitted overnight, but the admission history and physical is the responsibility of the Inpatient Physician.
3. The average daily inpatient census is two (2) patients. Given the limited capacity of the inpatient unit, the Inpatient Physician will either staff an ambulatory clinic in the afternoon (which are primarily ED follow up visits) OR work in the urgent care (UC). While in the UC, the Inpatient Physician is accompanied by a licensed, certified, credentialed and privileged Emergency Department physician.
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4. Approximate number of inpatient shifts to be filled by an inpatient physician is one (1) shift per day. Typically, shifts are concurrent 5-6 day stretches but can be flexed.
The contract physician will be expected to have the necessary education, training, licensing, previous work experience and competence in being able to provide the services within the respective department(s) for which they will work.
The contract physician shall speak, understand, read and write the English language fluently. The physician should be proficient in typing and have a basic working knowledge and understanding of computer hardware and software applications.
Services shall be provided by qualified, appropriately licensed or credentialed individuals, practicing within the scope of their license or credentials, to provide healthcare services on behalf of the US Government.
Services shall be periodically assessed and evaluated to ensure medical and health services programs are consistent with current standards of practice.
The contract physician shall consistently ensure confidentiality of all patient medical records. Information contained in these records may not be disclosed to any person or agency, except in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. This obligation shall not prevent the disclosure of patient medical records to officials and employees of departments and agencies of the United States US Government acting in performance of official duties pursuant to laws and regulations governing local control of communicable diseases, preventive medicine, and safety programs; to official representative authorized surveying bodies during the conduct of certification and accreditation reviews, or to third party payers to whom the patient has authorized release of information. 3
Complete administrative control of patient data remains with the US Government. All records produced in the performance of the contract and all evaluations of patients are the property of, and subject to the exclusive control of, the US Government. All records shall be maintained in accordance with medical treatment facility guidelines and standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The contract physician shall provide work that is consistent with the guidelines, policies, and procedures of the IHS. The contract physician’s performance and abilities shall be evaluated based upon performance standards that are contained in this statement of work.
The contract physician shall consistently abide by IHS and HHCC’s medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, including all licensing, certifications, and credentialing requirements.
The contract physician shall be punctual for each shift and ensure appropriate sign out at the end of each shift.
The contract physician shall prepare and complete in a timely fashion the medical and other required records for all parties she/he/they admits or in any way provides care for in the health care facility. All Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation should be completed within 24 hours. All EHR notifications shall be addressed as soon as the physician is notified of the required action. Every contract physician should confirm the absence of EHR deficiencies with HHCC’s Health Information Management (HIM) department prior to the conclusion of each set of scheduled shifts. During the performance of their duties, the contract physician shall maintain consistent performance of patient care processes according to the standards of applicable hospital and IHS accreditation programs These standards include, but are not limited to: The Joint Commission, The Comprehensive Accreditation Manuals for the Hospitals, The Laboratory Standards and Ambulatory Care Standards as they represent the scope of services of this contract.
The contract physician shall have successfully completed a relevant Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)- accredited post-graduate training program.
Additionally, the contractor physician shall hold current certification by a relevant American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or AOA Board specialty; relevant ABMS or AOA Board- eligibility may be considered for recent (< 3 years) graduates of a relevant ACGME or an AOA accredited post-graduate training program. Contractors may be requested to provide documentation of the number and types of relevant cases during the past 24 months. Contractors have the burden of producing information deemed adequate by the Hospital for a proper evaluation of current competence, and other qualifications and for resolving any doubts.
The contract physician should be proficient in speaking and writing English, typing, and have a functional knowledge of and comfort with computer hardware and software applications. The contract physician shall be required to utilize the EHR for chart documentation, after receiving training to enter orders. The contract physician shall have sufficient knowledge, competence and experience in providing these services on a regular schedule to the Hopi Health Care Center. The contract physician shall possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, social sensitivity and appropriate professional behavior such that the contractor can relate 4
1) Contract inpatient physicians shall provide documentation of recent and relevant inpatient experience.
2) Contract inpatient physicians shall have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)- or an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)- accredited post-graduate combined training program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and/or combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics.
3) Contract inpatient physicians shall possess ABMS- or AOA- board certification in relevant (sub)specialty. Relevant ABMS- or AOA Board- eligibility may be
constructively to IHS employees, contractors, vendors and individuals from the American Indian community. Due to the anticipated driving requirements, the contractor physician should have a current, valid state driver’s license from any of the 50 United States or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
The contract physician shall not have any work or health restrictions, which could directly or indirectly interfere with the performance of providing the required services. Job duties may include lifting, moving of clinical furniture, and possibly moving boxes of office supplies and equipment. The contractor physician shall maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and grooming such that their image as a federal contract employee is compatible with the expectations of the IHS staff.
Patients receiving services under this contract may only speak a native language and/or reside on a Native American reservation. The Contractor’s employee(s) shall be sensitive to the unique culture factors of the people they treat, which may include use of an interpreter as necessary in communication of services being rendered. Unique cultural factors that may contribute to the patient’s treatment include: use of their native language; village and tribal customs; use of traditional healers; isolation; housing conditions and lack of resources.
In the event the Contractor’s employee is unable to render service on a previously agreed schedule, the Contractor shall provide notification within three business days to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (or designee) and Clinical Director/Chief Medical Officer (or designee). The Contractor shall then make a full, good- faith effort to provide coverage with a replacement.
Accommodations/Lodging: The contractor is responsible to cover the cost of any lodging for the contractor. At times, IHS transient housing may be available at a daily rate. If IHS transient housing is not available, there may be availability at a local motel or in a nearby area (e.g., Winslow, AZ).
Section H- Special Contract Requirements
CONTRACT PHYSICIAN EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Although not required, it is preferred that contract physicians re-experienced with delivering clinical services performed in a rural setting. It is essential that contract physicians must be willing to accept a position in a rural setting. The contractor shall provide the US Government with the qualifications of physicians presented as candidates for assignments, including resume (detail experience in months and years) and references.
QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION – INPATIENT PHYSICIAN: 5
4) Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification is required. NRP certification is recommended.
considered for recent (< 3 years) graduates of a relevant ACGME- or an AOA- accredited post-graduate training program.
ORIENTATION:
Contract physicians shall participate in facility- and department-specific orientation prior to commencing clinical duties. Orientation is usually accomplished within 2 days. The contract physician is required to have received the necessary background security clearance and have an appointment (through the credentialing and privileging process) prior to commencing orientation. On-site orientation is to commence (2) days prior to candidate(s) working scheduled shift
Shift Coverage: 2026
March 28 through April 10
May 29 through June 4
June 11 through June 20
June 21 through June 30