Physician (Multiple Specialties)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal health agency in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified physician to provide compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native people. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, board-certified in their specialty, and comply with specific immunization and background investigation requirements. The position offers a recruitment bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Benefits

Minimum recruitment/relocation sign‑on bonus

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Board Certification in the specialty of the position applied for.
• Compliance with IHS Employee Immunization Policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native people.
• Ensure compliance with vaccination and background check requirements.

Job description

At the Indian Health Service (IHS), physicians do more than practice medicine—they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you'll deliver compassionate care where it's needed most.

Your expertise brings healing and hope across generations. Begin your journey with purpose—and receive a minimum recruitment/relocation sign‑on bonus as you join our team.

Duties

Total Compensation Package – Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Board Certification in the specialty of the position applied for: Applicant acknowledges responsibility to provide verification of an active and valid certification standing; or if a lapse in board certification or completion of an accredited residency program (in excess of 3 years) the applicant must provide verification of active pursuit to become board certified with an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board. Failure to provide verification documentation may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer, up to disciplinary and/or adverse action to include termination of Federal employment.
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101‑630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
• Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine‑preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E‑Verify/.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre‑employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or be subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as part of the background investigation process.