Supervisory Physician (Administration/Family Practice or Internal Medicine)

Indian Health Service • Mescalero, NM

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Mescalero Service Unit, an ambulatory care health center in Mescalero, New Mexico. The physician serves as Clinical Director supporting the Division of Clinical Services. The role combines administrative leadership and direct patient care, including organizing health center activities, maintaining accreditation, improving patient care services, recruiting and supervising medical staff, and providing primary care. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited school in the United States or Canada; foreign medical education must meet the stated equivalency requirements.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• At least one year of supervised direct clinical service after the medical degree, such as an internship or first year of residency in an appropriately accredited program.
• For GS-15: five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position or equivalent experience and training.
• Board certification (ABMS or NBPAS) in the specialty to which the applicant is applying, or, where applicable, verification of active pursuit of board certification.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including applicable licensure requirements.
• Successfully pass E-Verify and a federal background investigation, including review of financial history and suitability.
• Provide two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Complete any required probationary period; a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may apply.
• Set up direct deposit for payment.
• At least a one-year service agreement is required.
• Submit sufficient resume information about duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week to establish qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct Health Center activities, including staff meetings, committee activity, and other work required to maintain Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care accreditation.
• Develop, plan, and implement programs to improve and contract patient care services to meet the needs of the population.
• Recruit medical professionals in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Review staff performance and complete written evaluations for supervised staff.
• Provide direct patient care, including patient assessment, diagnosis, and the full spectrum of primary care.
• Provide and educate patients on preventive healthcare for all ages.
• Maintain health records and facility reports.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package.
• Annual leave accrual based on federal service (4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period).
• Newly appointed federal employees may be offered credit for directly related prior non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Potential eligibility for student loan repayment programs through IHS, NHSC, or HRSA, subject to separate competitive processes, agency priorities, and funding availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree