Pediatric Physician Services - Inpatient, Gallup Indian Medical Center

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a pediatric physician to provide non-personal inpatient services at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, New Mexico. The solicitation requires a qualified pediatrician with a minimum of 36 months of pediatric experience, a current unrestricted medical license, and board eligibility from the American Board of Pediatrics. Additionally, the physician must hold certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), NRP, and PALS. The contract will cover a base period from June 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025, with three potential one-year option periods extending through May 31, 2027. Interested contractors must submit questions in writing by May 19, 2025, at 12 PM Mountain Daylight Time to Shannon.Seaboy@ihs.gov, with the final proposal due by May 27, 2025.

The contract is specifically set aside for an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), targeting a highly specialized healthcare service provider. The selected physician will work 12-hour shifts (either 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am), performing a minimum of 10-14 shifts per month, with an estimated 1,040 regular hours per contract period. The medical center anticipates a patient load of 5-7 children and 5-7 newborns per shift, with seasonal admission volumes ranging from 3 patients in low season to 3-6 in high season. The physician will be responsible for admitting patients to the pediatric ward, performing diagnoses and treatments, consulting in Emergency and Urgent Care Departments, and assisting in cesarean sections. The place of performance is Gallup, New Mexico, and the contractor will be compensated only for actual hours worked, with support staff including 2-3 RNs, 1-2 nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, radiology, and lab personnel.