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Medical Officer (Family Medicine)(Internal Medicine)(Pediatric) - ESEP/MP

Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Multiple Locations

Salary: $97,987.00 - $195,000.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (928)697-4236
JOB SUMMARY:

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal and Urban operated facilities and programs.

 

Serves as a Physician for Kayenta Service Unit with two satellite facilities: Inscription House Health Center and Dennehotso Health Station.

Medical Officer (Family Medicine) - Within Specialty area, assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, prevention, therapy, maintenance and rehabilitation of patients of all ages.

Medical Officer (Internal Medicine) - Within Specialty area, assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, prevention, therapy, maintenance and rehabilitation of patients of all ages with primary focus of adult oriented health.

Medical Officer (Pediatrics) - Within Specialty area, assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, preventative, and therapeutic treatment of pediatric patients.

For information on the IHS visit IHS.GOV

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area IHS, Kayenta Service Unit, Division of Clinical Services, Inscription House, AZ United States 3 vacancies
Kayenta, AZ United States 3 vacancies

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary range: GS-13, GS-14, GS-15 $97,987.00 - $195,000.00 (Annually)

Promotion potential: GS-15

Travel Required: Yes, Occasional Travel May Be Required

Supervisory/Managerial Position: No

Relocation Expenses Paid: Paid, expenses will be paid in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee.

You will be required to sign a One-Year Service Agreement.  Failure to fulfill the One-year Service Agreement may result in Repayment of the relocation expenses. 

Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes, (See item # 2 in the How to Apply Tab)

Is drug testing required? No

Is government housing available? Yes (depending on availability at the time of hire)

Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes

Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes, to provide continuity of medical services or on an emergency or contingency basis.

 

See http://www.ihs.gov/jobsatihs/ for more details.

TRAVEL REQUIRED
  • Occasional Travel
  • May Be Required to Attend Trainings or Meetings
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
  • Yes
  • Transportation of Household Goods May be Auth

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • The selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background
  • investigation, which will include a fingerprint check.
  • If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Professional License
  • Positive Education Required
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