Physician Assistant – Outpatient Care with Sign-On Bonus

The Indian Health Service; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive outpatient care, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention in diverse communities. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while coordinating with a broader health team.

Selected candidates will join a program emphasizing preventive care, patient education, and public health within federal facilities. A recruitment/relocation sign‑on bonus is offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: Master of Physician Assistant Studies or related health care master's plus PA program.
• NCCPA certification and ongoing CME requirements.
• Active, current PA license in US territory/state.
• Education/licensure flexibility for applicants within education timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive therapeutic and preventive health services in outpatient settings.
• Identify and manage illnesses and preventive aspects of illnesses.
• Familiarize with community characteristics and orient staff and leaders on health care issues.
• Teach and precept other health care workers and students.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Master's degree in a related health care field

NCCPA certification

IHS PA training program (CHM)

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive outpatient care, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention in diverse communities. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while coordinating with a broader health team.

Selected candidates will join a program emphasizing preventive care, patient education, and public health within federal facilities. A recruitment/relocation sign‑on bonus is offered where applicable.