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