Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Location: IHS Facility in Rosebud, SD 57570

Shift:

• Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Contract Length: 3 months (1 yr total)

Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $65

• Weekly Stipends: $1267

• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Physician Assistant for an IHS facility in Rosebud, SD, to provide adult and pediatric primary care, chronic disease management, preventive services, and acute outpatient visits.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

• PAS must hold current PA-C certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Certification must remain active and unencumbered throughout the period of performance

• Current, active, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant, as applicable, issued by any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Licensure shall remain current and unrestricted throughout the period of performance

• Prescriptive authority consistent with South Dakota law; DEA registration (Schedule II V) required

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent

• Completion of or willingness to complete facility-required training in: chronic disease management protocols, opioid-stewardship and controlled substance prescribing, behavioral health screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C), and IHS GPRA clinical performance measures

• GS-12 equivalent: At least one (1) year of professional APP clinical experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, demonstrating progressive responsibility in outpatient primary care across the lifespan

• GS-13 equivalent: At least one (1) year of professional APP clinical experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, including demonstrated competence in management of patients with multiple chronic conditions, performance of common outpatient procedures, and independent clinical decision-making

• Experience in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), Indian Health Service facilities, or other rural or underserved community settings is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated familiarity with AI/AN health disparities, cultural competency in care delivery to Native American populations, and commitment to patient-centered, culturally respectful care

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional APP services of the highest quality, consistent with the standard of care applicable to the APP's credential (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) in outpatient primary care

• Maintain all required licenses and national certifications (NCCPA for PAs; ANCC or AANPCB for NPs) in good standing throughout the period of performance and notify the COR immediately of any change, lapse, investigation, restriction, or adverse action affecting licensure or certification

• Maintain professional malpractice liability insurance at levels consistent with IHS policy and South Dakota requirements; provide certificate of insurance to the COR prior to commencement of services and upon renewal

• Adhere to all IHS policies, Rosebud IHS Hospital medical staff bylaws, clinical protocols, patient safety standards, HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and applicable federal regulations

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and comply with 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164 (HIPAA)

• Report adverse patient events, near misses, and sentinel events through the IHS ISTAR Reporting System in accordance with facility policy

• Comply with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. 3201 et seq.) requirements, including mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect

• Complete all required IHS mandatory training within the timeframes specified by IHS