Physician (Multiple Specialties)

Overview

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. Begin your journey with purpose—and you may receive a recruitment / relocation sign-on bonus as you join our team.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered medical care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute, chronic, and preventive health needs within specialty.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care.
• Perform specialty-specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and / or surgical procedures consistent with training and credentialing.
• Contribute to teaching, mentorship, and professional development of medical staff, students, and trainees.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical innovation initiatives to advance healthcare delivery.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Background Investigation

If selected, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon the investigation outcome and suitability for Federal employment. False statements may lead to withdrawal of offer or termination.

Qualifications

To qualify, your resume must show sufficient experience and / or education to perform the duties of the position. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service. You must clearly identify duties and hours for each position. The Hiring Manager may allow eligibility based on active professional training programs to be completed within nine months.

Basic Requirement(s)

Degree : Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a U.S. or Canadian school, accredited by recognized bodies.

Degree from Foreign Medical School : If applicable, must be equivalent to U.S. accreditation via ECFMG certification or other recognized pathways.

Licensure

Current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license or registration to practice as a Physician in the United States or territories.

Graduate Training

Selective Factor (SF)

Essential to perform duties. Must meet one of : Board Certification in the specialty, Residency diploma / certificate within the last three years, or active pursuit of Board Certification if three or more years post-residency.

Educational & Other Requirements

Other Information

Application process questions

Short essay responses (200 words or less) may be requested for four questions during the application process. Responses are optional and may be reviewed by hiring managers. You may be asked to certify that responses are your own words and that you did not use an AI tool.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Internship

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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