The position is located in the Clinical Services Division of the Pine Ridge Service Unit. The incumbent will provide directorship responsibilities for clinical staff in both Outpatient and Inpatient medical setting. Emphasis in specialty in either Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Surgery. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Recruitment or relocation Incentive authorized.
New Appointees Current Federal Employees
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Physician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Provide clinical director responsibilities in administrative functions for division performance and improvement, quality care, compliance with bylaws, and regulations.
Perform medical services in a 45-bed hospital, emergency department, surgical program, inpatient and outpatient department, several field clinics, behavioral health department, dental department, and a full range of community health programs. Make decisions to establish patient care programs, clinical services and operations, staff work scheduling, work close with health professionals to coordinate patient services.
Compile clinical data, produce reports, lead presentations of data oversite board and Chief Executive Leadership. REQUIREMENTS This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.
Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.
If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
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/.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire CompetencyBased Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
Samuel.Ware@ihs.gov · (605) 216-4811
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $300000 – $400000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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