Physician Assistant

Indian Health Service; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive outpatient care to individuals and families, focusing on preventive health, disease management, and health promotion. The role includes teaching responsibilities and collaboration with staff and community leaders.

Qualified candidates will hold NCCPA certification, an active PA license, and a Master’s or Doctoral PA degree depending on the GS level.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PA program and NCCPA certification.
• Current, active PA license in a U.S. state, DC, PR, or a U.S. territory.
• Master's or doctoral PA degree depending on grade (GS-9/11/12) and ongoing CME
• Maintenance of certification and re-certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient health services to patients and families.
• Identify and manage illnesses and preventive care.
• Familiarize with community health determinants and educate staff and leaders.
• Teach and precept students and developing health-care workers.

Skills

NCCPA certification

PA license

Clinical experience

Education

MPAS or Doctoral PA

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Summary

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team. This role offers the chance to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care, with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and comprehensive treatment. Begin your journey with purpose and receive a recruitment/relocation sign‑on bonus as you join our team.

A REAL ID Requirement

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive therapeutic and preventative health services to individual patients, family members and patient groups in an outpatient setting.
• Identifies and manages specific illnesses and the preventive aspects of these illnesses.
• Familiarizes self with the social, political, geographic, demographic, economic and epidemiological characteristics of the assigned communities and is available to orient staff, tribal members, health board and tribal leaders on relevant health‑care issues.
• Serves in a teaching capacity in the development of other health‑care workers and precepts students.

Requirements: Process and Policies

This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees will receive new appointments, maintaining benefits and entitlements. Selectees must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and may be required to obtain vaccine exemptions as outlined. This is a designated position under Public Law 101-630 and requires that candidates have no disqualifying criminal convictions. The selected individual must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges and licensure. Applicants must pass a federal background investigation within five calendar days of receipt of instructions.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• On‑call hours or standby duty may be required, including rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Physical demands include walking, sitting, standing, reaching, and bending while assessing and treating patients.
• Successful E‑Verify employment verification is required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position.

• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant educational program (ARC‑PA) and successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination. Must maintain certification and complete continuing medical education and re‑certification.
• Current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Minimum qualifications by grade:
• GS‑9 – Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent; at least one year of work experience as a certified physician assistant, equivalent to GS‑7 grade.
• GS‑11 – Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies, Doctor of Science Physician Assistant (DScPA) or equivalent doctoral degree and at least one year of work experience equivalent to GS‑9 grade.
• GS‑12 – At least one year of work experience equivalent to GS‑11 grade.

Education and Credentials

Submission of transcripts is strongly encouraged. Unofficial transcripts are accepted; official transcripts are required prior to an official offer. Only transcripts from institutions accredited by a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accrediting body are counted. For foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must be provided.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits vary by full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent employment status. Contact the hiring agency for details.