Physician: Transform Health in Native Communities

The Indian Health Service; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks physicians to deliver comprehensive care to American Indian and Alaska Native people across generations. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with diverse teams, and opportunities to teach and mentor upcoming clinicians.

Selected physicians join a system offering a recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus and a path to clinical innovation within a federal healthcare setting, with potential for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited school; license to practice in the US/territory.
• Active full unrestricted medical license in a US state, DC, PR, or territory.
• Board certification preferred; eligible for licensure and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert patient-centered medical care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute, chronic, and preventive health needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care.
• Perform specialty-specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or surgical procedures with credentialing.
• Contribute to teaching, mentorship, and professional development of medical staff, students, and trainees.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical innovation initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Teaching/mentorship

Education

MD/DO required (US/Canada or equivalent)

Medical license (US)

Job description

Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks physicians to deliver comprehensive care to American Indian and Alaska Native people across generations. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with diverse teams, and opportunities to teach and mentor upcoming clinicians.

Selected physicians join a system offering a recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus and a path to clinical innovation within a federal healthcare setting, with potential for ongoing professional development.