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Summary We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality patient-centered care with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and comprehensive treatment. Begin your journey with purpose and receive a recruitment-relocation sign-on bonus as you join our team.
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Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02022026 to 04022026 Salary 126164 to - 164017 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations Chinle AZ Kayenta AZ Phoenix AZ Pinon AZ Show more fewer locations 26 Polacca AZ Whiteriver AZ Fort Hall ID Cass Lake MN Naytahwaush MN Ogema MN Browning MT Crow Agency MT Harlem MT Lame Deer MT Bloomfield NM Gallup NM Mescalero NM Shiprock NM Lawton OK Pawnee OK Eagle Butte SD Fort Thompson SD Kyle SD Lower Brule SD Martin SD Pine Ridge SD Rosebud SD Wanblee SD Fort Duchesne UT Toppenish WA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Certain locations may authorize for reimbursement of relocation expenses or Permanent Change of Station PCS in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Multiple - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary. Work schedule Multiple Schedules - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules including full-time, part-time, less than 40 hours per week, and intermittent as needed. Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0603 Physician Assistant Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk MR Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes - This position may or may not be covered by a bargaining unit depending on the duty location. Final determination will be made at the time of appointment. Announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12866460-ESEPMP Control number 856250500
Required Documents Resume You are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Help Center before submitting a resume. Resume Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claims and position requirements. Indian Preference Applicants If claiming Indian preference applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only. Veterans Preference If claiming Veterans Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form Member 4 copy. Career Transition Assistance Program CTAP Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program ICTAP If you are claiming CTAPICTAP follow the instructions below. Current or former Federal employee Include your most recent SF-50 or if Reinstatement eligible include your Career SF-50. Noncompetitive eligibles Submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy. Transcripts You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts, official or unofficial, although not required at the time of application. Licensure Certifications Applicants should list their licensecertifications on their resume along with the expiration date if applicable. Certification of licensurecertification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
How to Apply Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. IHS is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.
Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise results-focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
You will be directed to the Login.Gov screen. If you have an existing USAJOBS account, you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account, you can create a resume. Click save and continue.
Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete.
If you click Return to USAJOBS or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Read and complete all Eligibility questions.
Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online.
You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your documents:
Upload from your computer or USAJOBS click the USAJOBS link to complete the transfer process.
For additional questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions FAQs found here.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office, Cheyenne Delorme, cheyenne.delormeihs.gov, and/or 505-256-6822.
Next Steps Stay Updated with Text Alerts You can choose to receive text message notifications about your application status. To enable this feature:
Log in to your USAJOBS account. Go to your Account Settings and select Notification Preferences. Check the option to receive SMS Text Messages.
Text message updates are optional and provided in addition to email notifications. Standard messaging rates may apply.
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line eligibility questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation.
You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application, you will lose consideration. It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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