This position serves as a Physician (Pediatrics) with the Indian Health Service, providing comprehensive medical care to patients. The physician evaluates and diagnoses medical conditions, provides treatment and urgent and emergency care, coordinates specialty referrals, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to address patients' medical, psychological, and social needs. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Interview and examine patients, review medical histories, and order or perform diagnostic tests and examinations necessary to evaluate patient conditions. Diagnose medical conditions and prescribe or provide appropriate treatment based on clinical findings, professional medical knowledge, and established policies and procedures. Provide urgent and emergency medical care and manage emergency cases that do not require referral to another facility.
Coordinate referrals to appropriate medical or government facilities for specialty care and diagnostic services that cannot be adequately provided locally. Respond to acute medical emergencies and consult with physicians and other medical departments regarding patient care needs. Collaborate with Community Health Nurses, Social Workers, Health Educators, and other allied health professionals in managing patients' medical, psychological, and social needs.
Document patient evaluations, observations, diagnoses, treatments, and other pertinent clinical information in the medical record. Serve as an expert in the specialty area and perform appropriate administrative responsibilities as assigned. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Physician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
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. 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. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds.
For additional information please visit: For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps
Shelby.Exum@ihs.gov · 9187626617
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $200000 – $315000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-30.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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