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

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.

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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.

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Position Highlights:

1. Generous vacation and sick leave, with 11 Federal holidays paid/off, and CME leave; may total up to 55 days off a year
2. Competitive salary, with regular salary increases, yearly performance awards and cost of living adjustments
3. Paid CME time and financial allowance; free (no fee) federal DEA
4. Only 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state needed
5. Qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Direct Loans, forgiven after 120 payments if working full-time)
6. Relocation assistance
7. Federal Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
8. Exceptional Federal Benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision and Life insurance
9. Excellent Federal Retirement plan (3 tiers, including up to 5% matching for savings plan, 1% to federal pension)

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 an opportunity for personal and professional growth, support from seasoned peers, and leadership potential.

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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!

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*A successful background clearance is a condition of employment.