Physician Assistant – Outpatient Care with Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive therapeutic and preventive health services in outpatient settings, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. The role includes serving diverse IHS communities and collaborating with health staff to improve patient outcomes.

The position requires PA certification, active licensure, and compliance with federal background investigations and E-Verify.

Qualifications

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies is required.
• One year of work experience as a certified PA at GS-7 level or equivalent.
• Completion and maintenance of NCCPA certification; CME and re-certification required.
• Education transcripts or list of courses may be requested.
• Foreign education requires credential evaluation if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive therapeutic and preventive health services in outpatient settings.
• Identifies and manages illnesses and preventive aspects of those illnesses.
• Familiarizes communities with health care issues and orients staff and leaders.
• Teaches and precepts other health care workers and students.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Master's degree in a related health field and PA program

Doctorate of Physician Assistant Studies or related doctorate

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive therapeutic and preventive health services in outpatient settings, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. The role includes serving diverse IHS communities and collaborating with health staff to improve patient outcomes.

The position requires PA certification, active licensure, and compliance with federal background investigations and E-Verify.