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Summary
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 youll deliver compassionate care where its needed most. Your expertise brings healing and hope across generations. Begin your journey with purpose-and receive a minimum recruitment-relocation sign-on bonus as you join our team.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01302026 to 04302026 Salary200000 to - 400000 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 13 - 15 Locations few vacancies in the following locations Camp Verde AZ Chinle AZ Cibecue AZ Dennehotso AZ Show more fewer locations 122 Inscription House AZ Kayenta AZ Many Farms AZ Maricopa AZ McNary AZ Parker AZ Peach Springs AZ Phoenix AZ Pinon AZ Polacca AZ Red Mesa AZ Rock Point AZ Sacaton AZ Shonto AZ Supai AZ Tonalea AZ Tsaile AZ Whiteriver AZ Davis CA Havasu Lake CA Hemet CA Riverside CA Winterhaven CA Towaoc CO Fort Hall ID Lawrence KS Mashpee MA Cass Lake MN Naytahwaush MN Ogema MN Ponemah MN Ponsford MN Red Lake MN Babb MT Billings MT Browning MT Crow Agency MT Great Falls MT Harlem MT Hays MT Heart Butte MT Lame Deer MT Lodge Grass MT Poplar MT Pryor MT Wolf Point MT Cherokee NC Belcourt ND Cannon Ball ND Fort Yates ND Winnebago NE Acoma NM Albuquerque NM Bernalillo NM Bloomfield NM Cochiti Pueblo NM Crownpoint NM Cuba NM Dulce NM Espanola NM Gallup NM Mescalero NM San Felipe Pueblo NM San Fidel NM Sanostee NM Santa Ana Pueblo NM Santa Fe NM Shiprock NM Taos NM Thoreau NM Toadlena NM Tohatchi NM Zia Indian Reservation NM Zuni NM Elko NV Moapa NV Wadsworth NV Lockport NY Manlius NY Anadarko OK Carnegie OK Clinton OK El Reno OK Lawton OK Pawnee OK Watonga OK Wewoka OK Salem OR Warm Springs OR Rock Hill SC Bullhead SD Eagle Butte SD Fort Thompson SD Kyle SD Lower Brule SD Manderson SD Martin SD McLaughlin SD Mobridge SD Pine Ridge SD Rosebud SD Sisseton SD Wagner SD Wakpala SD Wanblee SD Fort Duchesne UT Aylett VA Charles City VA Indian Neck VA Madison Heights VA Providence Forge VA Richmond VA Suffolk VA Auburn WA Forks WA Nespelem WA Spokane WA Toppenish WA Wapato WA Wellpinit WA White Swan WA Fort Washakie WY
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses 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 Competitive Promotion potential 15 - or 14. Promotion potential up to the GS-15 will vary based on location. Please contact Human Resources staff to inquire.
Job family Series 0602 Medical Officer 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-12866292-DHA Control number 856076300
Required documents
Resume You are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Help Center before submitting a resume. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume 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. Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/media_document/1076-0160_indian-pref_expires-04.30.25_508.pdf
Career Transition Assistance Program CTAP Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program ICTAP If you are claiming CTAPICTAP follow the instructions below http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition-ctap_guideline.pdf
Transcripts You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts official or unofficial although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles credit hours completed and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
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
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 here will you sign in if you have an existing USAJOBS account or Create a Login.Gov account.
If you have an account you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account you can create an resume. Click save and continue.
Follow the prompts to upload your resume andor 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.
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
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