Physician Assistant — Community Health Impact (Sign-On)

Indian Health Service; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a qualified Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive therapeutic and preventive health services in an outpatient setting. The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and patient-centered care, with a recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus.

Successful candidates will join a team dedicated to serving diverse communities, with opportunities to teach, mentor students, and collaborate with physicians and tribal health leadership.

Qualifications

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Certified as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or equivalent.
• Active state licensure as a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive therapeutic and preventive health services in an outpatient setting.
• Identifies and manages illnesses and preventive aspects of care.
• Orients staff, tribal members, health board and tribal leaders on health care issues.
• Precepts students and acts as a teaching resource to other health care workers.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Related master's degree in health sciences

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a qualified Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive therapeutic and preventive health services in an outpatient setting. The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and patient-centered care, with a recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus.

Successful candidates will join a team dedicated to serving diverse communities, with opportunities to teach, mentor students, and collaborate with physicians and tribal health leadership.