Physician (Multiple Specialties)

Indian Health Service; Poplar (MT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a dedicated physician to provide compassionate, patient-centered medical care to American Indian and Alaska Native people. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams and participating in mentorship and training initiatives.

Applicants must possess a medical degree from an accredited institution, a valid medical license, and at least one year of supervised medical training. Competitive compensation, including health insurance and paid leave, is offered.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current, active medical license as a physician.
• One year of supervised graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical care and management of health needs in specialty.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective care.
• Contribute to training and mentorship of medical staff and trainees.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medical diagnosis and treatment

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Teaching and mentorship

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Summary

At the Indian Health Service (IHS), physicians do more than practice medicine—they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you will deliver compassionate care where it is most needed.

Compensation

Receive a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Base salary based on GS level and location
• Sign‑on bonus for recruitment/relocation
• Health insurance, retirement plan, paid leave, and other benefits

Duties & 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.

Requirements & Conditions of Employment

• Probationary period may apply.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Compliance with Public Law 101‑630 regarding contact or control over Indian children.
• Possession of and maintenance of medical staff clinical privileges and required licensure.
• Possible on‑call hours or standby duty.
• Successful completion of federal background investigation.
• Required immunizations: Measles, Rubella, and seasonal influenza unless exemption granted.
• E‑Verify employment verification required.
• Direct deposit set‑up required.
• Background investigation must be completed within five calendar days of receipt of instructions.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (or equivalent) from a U.S. or Canadian school accredited by recognized bodies; foreign medical school graduates must be equivalently accredited.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted state or territorial license or registration as a physician.
• At least one year of supervised graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship) in a recognized program.

Minimum Qualifications by GS Level

• GS‑13: 3 years of graduate training in specialty or equivalent.
• GS‑14: 4 years of graduate training in specialty or equivalent.
• GS‑15: 5 years of graduate training in specialty or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in specialty (preferred but not required).
• Experience with psychiatry, surgery, or other specialty areas may require completed residency training.

Physical & Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation for disability if needed for the online assessments. Requests must be submitted prior to the assessments with supporting documentation.

EEO Statement

IHS is an equal opportunity employer.