Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Location: IHS outpatient department - Rosebud SD 57570

Pay Rate: $65 per hour Travel stipends if applicable
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM excluding federal holidays

Contract Length: 3 months with the option to extend

• This is a federal contract in the bidding process open to locals and travelers

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services at an Indian Health Service facility in Rosebud South Dakota. This position offers the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan while working in a collaborative mission-driven environment focused on improving health outcomes in an underserved community.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program

• Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)

• Active unrestricted Physician Assistant license in any U.S. state or territory

• DEA registration with Schedule II V prescribing authority

• Current BLS certification

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience

• Experience in rural health FQHC IHS or underserved community settings preferred

• Strong commitment to culturally competent patient-centered care

• Proof of active Liability Insurance

• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services for adult pediatric and adolescent patients

• Perform patient evaluations physical examinations diagnoses treatment planning and follow-up care

• Manage acute and chronic conditions including diabetes hypertension asthma COPD and behavioral health concerns

• Order interpret and review laboratory studies diagnostic testing and preventive screenings

• Conduct wellness visits health assessments immunizations and preventive care services

• Provide patient education focused on disease prevention medication management nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices

• Perform minor office procedures within scope of practice and facility privileges

• Screen for behavioral health concerns substance use disorders and social determinants of health

• Coordinate referrals specialty consultations and multidisciplinary care plans

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives clinical meetings and required training programs

• Support IHS performance measures related to chronic disease management preventive care immunizations and population health