La Paz Regional Hospital in Parker, Arizona is recruiting Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice physicians for its Critical Access Emergency Department — a 25-bed facility serving roughly 9,200 annual visits on the Colorado River corridor at the tri-state junction of Arizona, California, and Nevada. This is an independent contractor engagement with 24-hour shifts and flexible scheduling, making it well-suited for physicians seeking predictable block coverage with strong lifestyle upside in a scenic river community.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates for independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Flexible scheduling with 24-hour shift structure
- Independent contractor status — no employment contract obligations
- Professional liability coverage consistent with industry-standard locum/contractor programs
Practice Highlights
- Critical Access Hospital designation — 25-bed facility with broad inpatient and outpatient service lines
- Emergency Department volume of approximately 9,200 annual visits (roughly 25 patients per day)
- 24-hour shift model with flexible block scheduling
- Dedicated ED building constructed within the last 15 years, alongside newer Surgery and Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation facilities
- On-site Cardiac Catheterization Lab and imaging capabilities, including an imaging center in nearby Quartzsite
- Participation in the Mayo Clinic TeleStroke and TeleNeurology programs — real-time telemedicine access to Mayo Clinic neurologists for both routine and emergency neurology consultations
- VA Authorized Urgent Care Provider, expanding the patient population served
- CMS-recognized facility with a history of national distinction, including Thomson's Top 100 Hospitals designation
- Regional referral catchment spanning La Paz County and the broader tri-state corridor
Qualifications
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice
- Current ACLS certification required
- Current ATLS certification required
- Current PALS certification required
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a Critical Access ED, including stabilization and transfer coordination
About the Community
Parker sits along a 16-mile stretch of the Colorado River — the self-described boating capital of the Southwest — positioned roughly 160 miles west of Phoenix and just downriver from Lake Havasu City, placing it at the crossroads of Arizona, California, and Nevada. The area offers year-round water recreation including waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, parasailing, and fishing, along with the Emerald Canyon Golf Course, BlueWater Resort and Casino, River Island State Park, and rich cultural history through the Colorado River Indian Tribes Museum and the nearby ghost town of Swansea. Low cost of living, abundant outdoor amenities, and easy access to major Southwest metros make Parker a compelling destination for physicians who want a high-quality lifestyle outside a traditional urban center.