Physician — Patient-Centered Primary Care Leader

Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service (IHS) physicians provide patient-centered medical care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities, driving health improvements with a mission-driven approach. Join a dedicated team and contribute to generations of care while benefiting from a minimum recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus.

Selected physicians must obtain and maintain medical staff privileges, meet licensure requirements, and engage in ongoing professional development within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Experience as a physician with appropriate licensure and board certification.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Commitment to reducing health disparities among American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

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.

Job description

Indian Health Service (IHS) physicians provide patient-centered medical care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities, driving health improvements with a mission-driven approach. Join a dedicated team and contribute to generations of care while benefiting from a minimum recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus.

Selected physicians must obtain and maintain medical staff privileges, meet licensure requirements, and engage in ongoing professional development within a collaborative,