Impactful Outpatient PA — Rural IHS Clinic

Akicita Federal LLC; Rosebud (SD); On-site; USD 229,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide outpatient primary care at Rosebud IHS Hospital, Rosebud, SD, serving American Indian and Alaska Native patients across all ages. The PA will support the IHS Outpatient Department Clinic, delivering comprehensive primary and preventive care throughout the lifespan.

Responsibilities include intake visits, chronic disease management, well-child care, immunizations, minor procedures, and behavioral health referrals, with documentation

Qualifications

• ARC-PA accredited PA program completed.
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• NCCPA PA-C certification active.
• Active SD state license and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive new-patient intake visits with history and exam.
• Diagnose and manage chronic conditions; refer when needed.
• Perform well-child exams and immunizations per ACIP.
• Evaluate acute outpatient concerns during clinic hours.
• Perform minor procedures within PA scope (e.g., laceration repair).
• Screen for IPV, substance use, mental health; initiate referrals.
• Manage prescriptions including controlled substances per DEA.
• Document encounters in Government EHR within 24 hours with CPT/ICD-10.

Skills

Outpatient primary care

FQHC/IHS experience

DEA registration

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree in PA studies

NCCPA PA-C certification

SD state license & DEA authority

Tools

DEA registration (Schedules II–V)

Job description

Akicita Federal is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide outpatient primary care at Rosebud IHS Hospital, Rosebud, SD, serving American Indian and Alaska Native patients across all ages. The PA will support the IHS Outpatient Department Clinic, delivering comprehensive primary and preventive care throughout the lifespan.

Responsibilities include intake visits, chronic disease management, well-child care, immunizations, minor procedures, and behavioral health referrals, with documentation