Hiring processes

Medical Staff

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Medical Staff

Our communities grow stronger with the help of amazing physicians like you!

We offer diverse job opportunities in family medicine, specialty care and various outpatient clinics at Tséhootsooí Medical Center and Nahata'Dziil Health Center. As a healthcare provider, you will have the opportunity to work within a culturally diverse community that balances traditional lifestyles with modern advancements. Experience the rewarding challenges of serving a diverse population while collaborating with dedicated professionals committed to improving health outcomes. Embrace a role that not only enhances your career but also allows you to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families. Come be a part of a team that honors community, resilience, and the spirit of healing.

Apply!
  • Online Application - You'll need to complete an online application for a specific vacancy announcement at https://www.fdihb.org/careers.
  • Upload of a CV - To meet the requirements for a medical professional position, please upload your updated CV. This step is mandatory. Kindly ensure your CV dates align with the employment dates in your application for accurate verification of your previous healthcare facility appointments.
  • Release of Information Forms - If the hiring manager requires a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) review, Medical Recruitment will send you the Release of Information (ROI) forms. These forms authorize the inspection of all records and documents necessary for the initial evaluation of your professional qualifications for an FDIHB Medical Staff position.
  • Position Description - Outlines the responsibilities and requirements of the role.
  • Application Assessment - Applications are assessed according to the information you provide, measured against the criteria established in the Position Description. This enables Human Resources to evaluate your experience and qualifications effectively.
Interview / On-Site Visit
  • Zoom (Virtual) Interview - The FDIHB Medical Recruitment team will schedule a Zoom (Virtual) interview based on your availability and the hiring manager's schedule.
  • Invitation to Site Visit - The FDIHB Medical Recruitment team will work with your availability and the hiring manager's schedule to find the most suitable dates. Medical Recruitment recommends a 3-day schedule for your site visit to ensure productivity: a travel day from home, a full visit day, and a return travel day home. Once your site visit date is confirmed, a detailed site visit agenda will be sent.
  • Indian Health Service Navajo Area Office (IHSNAO) - When a medical professional expresses interest in other IHS Navajo Area Service sites, the IHSNAO Health Professions Recruitment Manager, along with the Navajo Area Office (NAO), will manage your schedule completion and communicate any additional requirements.
  • Background Clearance - As a condition of employment, all FDIHB positions require fingerprint-based criminal background investigations in accordance with P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. This aligns with the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) (1975), requiring federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations receiving federal funds to conduct national criminal background investigations on prospective employees who will have regular contact with American Indian children.

Human Resources will send preparatory documents for you to complete in advance, and the original documents will be required upon your arrival. We'll also conduct digital fingerprint scans during your visit.

Offer of Employment

Employment Offer - FDIHB Human Resources will send a contingent offer of employment, contingent upon the satisfactory completion of Credentialing/Privileging, Background Clearance, and Occupational Health Clearance.

Credentialing/Privileging Process:

  • The Credentialing and Privileging process typically takes a minimum of 90 days. Delphine Lee, Credentialing Coordinator, will send a checklist of required documents for your initial appointment to FDIHB Medical Staff.
  • FDIHB Medical Executive Committee (MEC) holds monthly meetings, generally on the second Thursday of each month. MEC members conduct the appointment, re-appointment, and clinical privileging processes for FDIHB Medical Staff, in accordance with FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws, as amended.
  • FDIHB MEC will not consider an initial application for appointment until all required information and documents have been provided and all verifications completed. Delays in submitting documents will result in a new start date. Please work closely with Delphine Lee, Credentialing Coordinator, to complete the administrative process.
  • An offer of employment may be withdrawn if your initial request to FDIHB Medical Staff is denied.
Onboarding, Orientation & Housing

Human Resources Onboarding Forms - To ensure a smooth transition, Human Resources will send required HR onboarding forms before your official start date. You can submit these documents in person or by scanning and emailing them.

Housing Assignments - FDIHB offers one to four-bedroom homes near Tséhootsooí Medical Center for permanent FDIHB Clinical and Priority One staff - visit Housing for more information. FDIHB Housing Review Group meets monthly, typically on the first Thursday. Please note that FDIHB cannot promise a specific rental unit; assignments are made based on the Housing Review Group's recommendations and current unit availability. Monthly rental fees are deducted bi-weekly from your pay.

Contact Information

Should you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

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Clinical Information: FDIHB is a multi-state licensure system, allowing providers to hold a license in a U.S. State or Territory that permits them to practice at FDIHB. Malpractice coverage provided for permanent employment under the Federal Tort Claims Act. (FTCA)

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