Mission-Driven Physician: Impactful Community Care

Indian Health Service; Nevada; On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service invites qualified physicians to join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes patient-centered evaluation, treatment, and prevention across diverse settings.

Applicants should hold an MD or DO with valid US licensure and possess graduate training; board certification is preferred. Excellent collaboration skills and a commitment to teaching and quality improvement are essential for success

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from US/Canada or equivalent.
• Active, full, unrestricted medical license in US territory.
• Graduate training via internship/residency in approved programs.
• Board certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert patient-centered medical care across acute, chronic, and preventive needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective care.
• Perform specialty-specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or surgical procedures per credentials.
• Contribute to teaching and mentorship of staff, students, and trainees.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Medical teaching

Quality improvement

Education

MD/DO degree

Equivalency for foreign grads (ECFMG)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Indian Health Service invites qualified physicians to join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes patient-centered evaluation, treatment, and prevention across diverse settings.

Applicants should hold an MD or DO with valid US licensure and possess graduate training; board certification is preferred. Excellent collaboration skills and a commitment to teaching and quality improvement are essential for success