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Physician (Rheumatology)
Indian Health Service · Posted 86 days ago
About the Role
Physician for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, who will provide full-scope, independent rheumatology care to adult and adolescent patients, and serving as a clinical authority and consultant for complex autoimmune, muscoskeletal, and connective tissue disease cases. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Physician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Conducts comprehensive patient evaluations, including complete history and physical examination, review of prior medical records, and formulation of differential diagnoses.
- →Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies, laboratory panels, and imaging relevant to rheumatologic conditions, integrating findings into a definitive treatment plan.
- →Performs indicated procedures, including joint and soft tissue injections, aspirations, and other privileged interventional techniques within the scope of rheumatology practice.
- →Serves as the primary rheumatology consultant for Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) medical staff and field hospitals and health centers throughout the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS).
- →Participates in teaching activities for medical staff, nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, and other physician extenders across relevant specialty areas.
- →Performs medically related or patient care assignments that fall outside the designated rheumatology specialty area when directed by clinical leadership on an emergency or contingency basis.
- →The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.
- →If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
- →On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship required Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- ✓Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- ✓IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations.
- ✓Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- ✓Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Personality Fit
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