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Position range in Northern Region $116k - $239k Per Year Pediatric Physician (MD/DO)

Prairie Band, LLC

Occupation:

Pediatricians, General

Location:

Gallup, NM - 87301

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

10/05/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Prairie Band, LLC

Web Site:

prairiebandllc.com

Job #: 4561328

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Schedule

Full Time

Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Bring your pediatric expertise to a role that truly makes a difference—join us as an Outpatient Pediatric Physician (MD/DO) at Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) in Gallup, New Mexico. In this position, you'll provide high-quality care to children and adolescents in an outpatient setting, all while enjoying a predictable Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays. GIMC is a vital part of the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS), serving a culturally rich and vibrant community. Here, your skills, compassion, and dedication directly impact the health and well-being of families across the region, while you collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Learn more about our facility:

GIMC Facility Link Position Highlights:

• Outpatient clinic schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  
• No weekends or holidays
  
• Long-term contract with potential for extension
  
• Pediatric Locum Tenens contract position
  
• Work authorized under any state's active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
  
• Local or travel locum candidates welcome
  
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a service-focused, culturally rich environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, and management of acute and chronic conditions
  
• Conduct patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans
  
• Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and specialists to ensure coordinated patient care
  
• Educate patients and families on preventative health, nutrition, and child development
  
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR
  
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and care teams
  
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, care coordination, and community health efforts

Additional Duties:

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by clinical leadership.

This job description is not all-inclusive and may evolve based on facility and patient care needs.

Indian Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be granted to individuals as required by Section 22-2-4(B). Additional Information

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Requirements Required Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Active, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory
• Minimum 2 years of post-residency clinical experience in outpatient pediatric settings
• Current certifications: BLS and PALS (ACLS and NRP preferred)
• U.S. citizenship and current residence in the continental United States
• Certification of education (copy of diploma or transcripts required)
• Current DEA license and eligibility to prescribe medications
• Strong pediatric diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems (RPMS preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to comply with all federal and state medical practice regulations
• Adaptability to a flexible and dynamic work environment
• Valid driver's license may be required Ready to Make a Difference?