Primary Care Physician

Akicita Cyber; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is seeking Physicians (Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine) to deliver comprehensive outpatient primary care within a Government-operated facility in Phoenix, AZ. Three positions are available to serve Native American communities through the Indian Health Service.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, providing preventive care, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care in accordance with IHS policies.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Experience in outpatient primary care.
• Experience in federally operated healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions in an outpatient primary care setting.
• Provide comprehensive preventive care, health screenings, and patient education tailored to individual and community health needs.
• Document clinical encounters in RPMS/EHR per IHS and federal standards.
• Coordinate patient care with specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease common in the patient population.
• Participate in Medical Staff governance and maintain active clinical privileges at the facility.

Skills

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Outpatient care

RPMS/EHR

Education

MD/DO Medical Degree

Board Certification: Family or Internal Medicine

Tools

RPMS/EHR System

Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring Physicians (Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine) to deliver comprehensive outpatient primary care to Native American communities served by the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Phoenix, AZ. You will work directly within a Government-operated healthcare facility, bringing high-quality, culturally important primary care to patients who depend on the IHS system. Three positions are available, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on an underserved population.

• Diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions in an outpatient primary care setting
• Provide comprehensive preventive care, health screenings, and patient education tailored to individual and community health needs
• Document clinical encounters accurately and thoroughly within the facility's electronic health record system in accordance with IHS and federal standards
• Coordinate patient care with specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary healthcare team members to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Manage and monitor ongoing chronic disease conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease common in the patient population
• Participate in Medical Staff activities, adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws, and maintain active clinical privileges at the assigned facility
• Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice, applicable federal laws, and IHS policies

What sets candidates apart:

• Prior experience practicing medicine within an IHS, tribal, or other federally operated healthcare facility
• Familiarity with the health challenges and cultural context of Native American patient populations
• Experience working in a federally qualified health center (FQHC), community health center, or safety-net clinical environment
• Proficiency with federal or IHS-used electronic health record platforms (e.g., RPMS/EHR)
• History of active participation in Medical Staff governance, quality improvement initiatives, or peer review processes

About Akicita Federal

Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work - clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff - and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.