Physician (Multiple Specialties)

Indian Health Service; Wakpala (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sign-on bonus

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service as a physician, where you will provide patient-centered care and contribute to the health of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will receive a competitive total compensation package, including health benefits, a sign-on bonus, and retirement plans.

The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine, an unrestricted medical license, and relevant residency training. Strong collaborative and diagnostic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of supervised graduate training (internship, residency, or fellowship) required.
• Must hold a full, unrestricted state or territorial license.
• Board certification in specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical care across various health needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for coordinated care.
• Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Patient-centered medical care

Collaborative teamwork

Diagnostic procedures

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Current state or territorial medical license

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.