Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Location: IHS outpatient department - Rosebud, SD 57570

Pay Rate: $65 per hour $1,246 Travel stipends (if applicable)
Payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.

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