Supervisory Physician (Pediatrics)

US Indian Health Service; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gallup Indian Medical Center, part of the US Indian Health Service, seeks a Supervisory Physician (Pediatric) to serve as Chief of the Pediatric Department. The role directs comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for pediatric patients in a senior leadership capacity.

The position requires a medical degree (MD/DO) from a US/Canada accredited school or recognized foreign equivalent, active licensure, and graduate training with internship/residency.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from US/Canada or foreign equivalent with proper accreditation.
• Foreign MD: equivalency demonstrated by ECFMG certification or approved pathway.
• Current, active license/registration as a physician in US or territory.
• Graduate training: at least 1 year of supervised clinical experience (internship/residency/fellowship) approved by US/Canada bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide Supervisory Physician (Pediatric) services as Chief of the Pediatric; direct and coordinate preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for pediatric patients.
• Lead and manage pediatric clinical operations within the Gallup Indian Medical Center.
• Ensure compliance with medical standards, licensure requirements, and program policies.
• Foster professional development and performance improvement within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Decision making

Integrity and ethics

Education

MD/DO equivalent

Board certification: preferred

Job description

This position is located at the Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup Service Unit (GSU), in the Clinical Services Division, Pediatric Department. The primary purpose of the position is to provide Supervisory Physician (Pediatric) services as Chief of the Pediatric, directing and coordinating comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for pediatric patients.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S)

Degree:

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, Association of American Medical Colleges, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Medical School:

A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Graduate Training

Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.

• An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For GS-15 - 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.

• Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
• Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
• Board Certification: Preferred but not required. Submit verification of board certification in physician specialty or provide verification of active pursuit to become board certified with an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board.

Supervisory and Managerial Abilities

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.

Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.

Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.

Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.