Join the Indian Health Service and make a meaningful impact in Native communities. In this role, you will support vital healthcare operations that ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work directly supports patient services and community well-being, we encourage you to apply. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Teach patients and families home exercise programs, therapy instructions, and proper use of assistive devices. Assist physical and occupational therapists with treatments and therapeutic modalities under direct supervision. Fit and adjust mobility aids, document patient care, provide Navajo interpretation, and maintain a safe, clean environment.
Assist therapists with clinic operations, including patient scheduling, inventory management, supply ordering, and coordinating patient needs. Schedule appointments with outside medical facilities, obtain consultation and postoperative reports, answer phone calls, and communicate fluently.
Use computers and scheduling systems to manage appointments, prepare reports and correspondence, maintain accurate supply records, and provide courteous, culturally sensitive patient service.
If you are substituting education for experience; 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
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Tara.Tsosie@ihs.gov · 505-726-8733
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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