Physician: Transform Indigenous Health Care

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

Job summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks physicians to deliver compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native people, advancing health across generations. This role opens opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and clinical innovation within a federal healthcare system.

Eligibility includes medical degree, licensed physician status in the U.S., and compliance with federal employment requirements and vaccination policies. A recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus is offered to join the team.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from US/Canada- accredited schools.
• License: current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• Vaccine policies may apply (Measles/Rubella).

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.
• Perform specialty-specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or surgical procedures as trained and credentialed.
• Contribute to teaching, mentorship, and professional development of medical staff, students, and trainees.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical innovation initiatives.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Job description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks physicians to deliver compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native people, advancing health across generations. This role opens opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and clinical innovation within a federal healthcare system.

Eligibility includes medical degree, licensed physician status in the U.S., and compliance with federal employment requirements and vaccination policies. A recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus is offered to join the team.