Physician (Multiple Specialties)

Indian Health Service; Wagner (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks a dedicated physician to provide expert medical care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Wagner, South Dakota. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams and contributing to the training of medical staff.

Applicants must possess a Doctor of Medicine degree, a valid medical license, and at least one year of graduate training. A competitive compensation package includes health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited institution.
• Must have a current, active, unrestricted medical license.
• Must have at least one year of supervised graduate training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, patient-centered medical care including evaluation and treatment.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for coordinated care.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Contribute to training and mentorship of staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Collaborative teamwork

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Mentorship

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine

Current state or territorial medical license

One year of supervised graduate training

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.