Physician Assistant - Outpatient Care & Impact (Sign-On)

Indian Health Service; Pine Ridge (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus

Annual leave credits based on federal service

Comprehensive federal benefits package

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide high-quality patient-centered care. This role involves working in an outpatient setting, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention while also teaching and precepting health care workers.

The ideal candidate will have strong community engagement skills, necessary licensure, and experience in a competitive, service-oriented environment. Opportunities include a recruitment and relocation bonus.

Qualifications

• Must possess current active license as a Physician Assistant.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting is preferred.
• Ability to maintain medical staff clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic and preventative health services.
• Identifies and manages specific illnesses and preventive aspects.
• Familiarizes with community health characteristics.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Health promotion

Disease prevention

Comprehensive treatment

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Graduation from accredited physician assistant program

Master's degree in health-related field (for GS-9)

Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies (for GS-11)

Job description

Indian Health Service in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide high-quality patient-centered care. This role involves working in an outpatient setting, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention while also teaching and precepting health care workers.

The ideal candidate will have strong community engagement skills, necessary licensure, and experience in a competitive, service-oriented environment. Opportunities include a recruitment and relocation bonus.