Physician: Transform Health for Native Communities

Indian Health Service; McLaughlin (SD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service (IHS) physicians deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across generations, advancing the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people. You will engage in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care while contributing to teaching, mentorship, and clinical innovation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, adherence to credentialing and licensure requirements, and participation in a robust rewards package as part of federal

Qualifications

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a US/Canada-accredited school.
• Degree from Foreign Medical School: credential evaluation and validation required (ECFMG or equivalent).
• Licensure: active, unrestricted physician license in US territory/state.
• Graduate training: 1 year of supervised clinical experience after degree.

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 teams to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care.
• Perform specialty-specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or surgical procedures consistent with training and credentialing.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (US/Canada)

Foreign medical degree equivalency (ECFMG etc.)

Job description

Indian Health Service (IHS) physicians deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across generations, advancing the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people. You will engage in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care while contributing to teaching, mentorship, and clinical innovation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, adherence to credentialing and licensure requirements, and participation in a robust rewards package as part of federal