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join our team as a contract family physician at wwkmhcc - an indian health service facility in sisseton, sd
prairie band health services is seeking a dedicated family physician (md/do) to serve at the family practice clinic at the woodrow wilson keeble memorial health care center (wwkmhcc), an indian health service (ihs) facility located in sisseton, south dakota. this is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week federal contract position starting in october, offering you the opportunity to provide primary care services to the lake traverse reservation community in a meaningful and mission-driven environment.
this role is ideal for physicians who are passionate about rural and tribal health, committed to cultural sensitivity, and eager to make a lasting impact through high-quality, collaborative care.
learn more about the facility and community:
position details:
- full-time 1099 federal contract position
- 40 hours per week monday-friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- no weekends or holidays
- long-term contract with potential for extension
- start date: october
- open to local and travel physicians
- previous ihs or government healthcare experience is a plus
- minimum 2 years of primary care experience treating all ages
- local providers are strongly encouraged to apply
key responsibilities:
- deliver comprehensive primary care to american indian and alaska native patients across the lifespan
- perform physical examinations, review medical histories, and order diagnostic tests
- develop and manage individualized treatment plans
- prescribe medications and treatments in alignment with ihs formulary guidelines
- educate patients and families on preventive care and chronic disease management
- collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality, coordinated care
- participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to clinical documentation standards
- maintain infection control and patient safety protocols
- use the patient referred care (prc) process appropriately for referrals outside the facility
additional duties:
duties may evolve based on clinic needs. flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered care are essential.
indian preference exercised:
prairie band, llc complies with title 22: employment code of the prairie band potawatomi nation. this position is designated as a tier 2 role. in accordance with section 22-2-4(b), preference will be given to qualified candidates as outlined by tribal policy.
apply today
join a collaborative, purpose-driven healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. we look forward to connecting with you.
requirements:
- completion of a (3) year residency program in a primary care specialty such as family practice, pediatrics or internal medicine.
- must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from a state, the district of columbia, the commonwealth of puerto rico, or a territory of the united states.
- must be board eligible or certified, board certification in family medicine
- must have current bls, basic life support certification
- certification of education - copy of diploma or transcripts
- medical degree (md or do) from an accredited institution
- completion of an accredited family medicine residency program
- dea license and eligibility to prescribe medication
- minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in family practice
- may require a current drivers license
- excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- strong diagnostic, clinical, organizational and time-management skills
- proficiency in electronic health record (ehr) systems
- ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- must be a us citizen living primarily in the united states
- willingness to comply with all state and federal regulations regarding medical practice
- must be willing to undergo a federal background check
apply today to speak to a member of our recruiting team!
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