Supervisory Physician (General Practice)

Indian Health Service; Kayenta (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Kayenta, AZ seeks a Physician to lead and manage outpatient services across multiple clinical departments. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, manage contracts and resources, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards.

This federal role offers a competitive compensation package with a posted salary range, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Qualifications

• Education requirement per agency guidelines; transcripts or course list may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of outpatient services, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and other clinical departments to ensure efficient service delivery and adequate staffing.
• Supervise clinical staff, including performance evaluations, competency assessments, credentialing, and training.
• Monitor quality of patient care, ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and other healthcare standards, and develop improvement initiatives.

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

At the Indian Health Service (IHS), Physicians do more than practice medicine-they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you'll deliver compassionate care where it's needed most. Your expertise brings healing and hope across generations. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Oversee the daily operations of outpatient services, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and other clinical departments to ensure efficient service delivery, adequate staffing, and effective coordination across departments. Supervise clinical staff, including performance evaluations, competency assessments, credentialing, and training.

Monitor quality of patient care, conduct peer reviews, and ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and other healthcare standards. Develop and implement clinical service programs, policies, and improvement initiatives. Manage staffing and financial resources, oversee contracts and contractor performance, and advise the Clinical Director on operational needs, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, and request and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services to patients under his/her care.

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $200000 – $400000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.