Phoenix Area Indian Health Service

Work/Life Balance, Federal Benefits, Loan Repayment | General Pediatrician Position with Indian Health Service

Arizona

$200-300k
full-time
Outpatient

Job Highlights

  • Low Patient Volume
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Opportunity to Give Back to an Underserved Community
  • The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service is seeking a BC/BE General Pediatrician at various sites in AZ and CA to provide care to underserved Native American populations. If you enjoy rewarding, flexible, and varied work, working with a supportive team, value your personal time, and seek a healthy work-life balance, you will find this position very fulfilling.

    Practice Details: Choose a site that allows primary care physicians the chance to do it all - Patient-Centered Medical Home services, flexible schedules, no call, weekends, evenings, or holidays. If desired, there may be potential to work in an Emergency Department, Inpatient Department, and/or in the community.

    Position Highlights:

    • Generous vacation and sick leave; 11 Federal holidays off
    • Competitive salary and bonus, regular salary increases, yearly performance awards and cost of living adjustments
    • Free (no fee) federal DEA
    • Only 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state needed
    • Eligible for student loan repayment ($50K/2yrs., can renew)
    • Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
    • Relocation assistance may be available
    • Low-cost housing may be available
    • No cost federal malpractice insurance and tail coverage
    • Exceptional Federal Benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision and Life insurance
    • Excellent Federal Retirement plan

    All sites have access to multiple ambulatory services, including lab, pharmacy, and radiology capacity. PCPs average 16 appts/d. Four-day work weeks may be available at various clinic sites. Each site has opportunity for personal and professional growth, support from seasoned peers, and leadership potential.

    Sites in ARIZONA:

    • Parker Indian Health Center - Critical Access Hospital in suburban Parker, AZ
    • Whiteriver Indian Hospital - Hospital in rural Whiteriver, AZ

    Site in CALIFORNIA:

    • Fort Yuma Health Care Center - Ambulatory center in suburban Winterhaven, CA

    All sites are very supportive of newly graduated residents, providing mentoring and experienced peer support, and make excellent first jobs (and great careers), with a focus on quality, not quantity!

    *A successful background clearance is a condition of employment.

    Compensation Details

    $200-300k

    Potential additional general federal benefits, estimated to add over 30% in addition to the actual salary: - Competitive salary based on experience, with regular salary increases and yearly federal cost-of-living adjustments - Relocation assistance - Loan repayment available from NHSC or IHS - Excellent health benefits with a choice among multiple national plans - Yearly performance award opportunities - Exceptional federal retirement plan, including employer matching - No-cost DEA license for employment site

    Location Insights

    • A+

      Access to Parks

    • A-

      Access to Outdoor Activities

    • B+

      Access to Restaurants

    • B+

      Commute

    • B+

      Overall

    • B

      Public Schools

    • Total Population

      1,624,832

    • Median Rent

      $1,458

    • Median Home Value

      $381,900

    • Median Income

      $77,041

    Posted August 15, 2025