Physician: Lead Impactful Patient Care & Innovation

Indian Health Service; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks a physician to advance health for American Indian and Alaska Native people. You will deliver patient-centered care across acute, chronic, and preventive needs within specialty, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and teaching, aligning with the mission to raise health and provide compassionate service to communities served by IHS.

Qualifications

• Current, active license to practice medicine in the United States.
• Ability to provide physician-level care including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive services.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert patient-centered medical care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute, chronic, and preventive health needs within specialty.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care, review conflicting medical evidence to reach final conclusions.
• Perform specialty-specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or surgical procedures consistent with training and credentialing including adjudicating complex disability claims.
• Contribute to teaching, mentorship, and professional development of medical staff, students, and trainees.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical innovation initiatives to advance healthcare delivery.

Skills

Medical licensure

Clinical excellence

Education

MD/DO (US/Canada accredited)

Job description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks a physician to advance health for American Indian and Alaska Native people. You will deliver patient-centered care across acute, chronic, and preventive needs within specialty, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and teaching, aligning with the mission to raise health and provide compassionate service to communities served by IHS.