Impactful Physician - Patient Care & Teaching

The Indian Health Service; Mescalero (NM); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS) in New Mexico seeks physicians to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities, guided by our mission to raise health across generations, reduce disparities, and improve outcomes.

Join a dedicated team that emphasizes collaboration, teaching, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor trainees and advance clinical practice within a supportive, federal system.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a US/Canada-accredited school.
• Current, active license to practice as a physician in a US state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered medical care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute, chronic, and preventive health needs within specialty.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care.
• Perform specialty-specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or surgical procedures per training and credentialing.
• Contribute to teaching, mentorship, and professional development of medical staff, students, and trainees.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical innovation initiatives.

Job description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) in New Mexico seeks physicians to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities, guided by our mission to raise health across generations, reduce disparities, and improve outcomes.

Join a dedicated team that emphasizes collaboration, teaching, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor trainees and advance clinical practice within a supportive, federal system.