Akicita Federal is hiring Physicians (Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine) to deliver comprehensive outpatient primary care to Native American communities served by the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Phoenix, AZ. You will work directly within a Government-operated healthcare facility, bringing high-quality, culturally important primary care to patients who depend on the IHS system. Three positions are available, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on an underserved population.

- Diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions in an outpatient primary care setting

- Provide comprehensive preventive care, health screenings, and patient education tailored to individual and community health needs

- Document clinical encounters accurately and thoroughly within the facility's electronic health record system in accordance with IHS and federal standards

- Coordinate patient care with specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary healthcare team members to ensure continuity and quality of care

- Manage and monitor ongoing chronic disease conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease common in the patient population

- Participate in Medical Staff activities, adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws, and maintain active clinical privileges at the assigned facility

- Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice, applicable federal laws, and IHS policies

$395,200 - $405,600 a year

- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution

- Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

- Current, valid, and unrestricted medical license (state or federal, consistent with IHS credentialing requirements)

- Demonstrated competency in comprehensive outpatient primary care consistent with education, training, and granted clinical privileges

- Ability to obtain and maintain clinical privileges at an IHS-operated healthcare facility

- Compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and IHS policies governing the delivery of healthcare services

What sets candidates apart:

- Prior experience practicing medicine within an IHS, tribal, or other federally operated healthcare facility

- Familiarity with the health challenges and cultural context of Native American patient populations

- Experience working in a federally qualified health center (FQHC), community health center, or safety-net clinical environment

- Proficiency with federal or IHS-used electronic health record platforms (e.g., RPMS/EHR)

- History of active participation in Medical Staff governance, quality improvement initiatives, or peer review processes