<p>Apply</p> <p>Physician Assistant</p> <p>Department of Health and Human Services</p> <p>Indian Health Service</p> <p>Lower Brule Service Unit</p> <p>Apply</p> <p>Print</p> <p>Share</p> <p><em></em><em></em></p> <p>Save</p> <ul> <li>Summary </li><li>This job is open to </li><li>Duties </li><li>Requirements </li><li>How you will be evaluated </li><li>Required documents </li><li>How to apply </li></ul> <p>Summary</p> <p>We're excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant to become part of our dedicated healthcare team. In this rewarding role, you'll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and comprehensive treatment.</p> <p>Make a meaningful impact from day one and receive a competitive recruitment or relocation sign-on bonus.</p> <p>USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>We're excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant to become part of our dedicated healthcare team. In this rewarding role, you'll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and comprehensive treatment.</p> <p>Make a meaningful impact from day one and receive a competitive recruitment or relocation sign-on bonus.</p> <p>USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>10/30/2025 to 01/28/2026</p> <p>Salary $116,220 to - $151,079 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Lower Brule, SD</p> <p>1 vacancy</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>0603 Physician Assistant </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)</p> <p>Trust determination process</p> <ul> <li>Credentialing </li><li>Suitability/Fitness </li></ul> <p>Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes</p> <p>Announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12820033-ESEP/MP Control number 849172100</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Federal employees - Competitive service</p> <p>Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.</p> <p>Federal employees - Excepted service</p> <p>Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.</p> <p>Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)</p> <p>Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.</p> <p>Land and base management</p> <p>Current or former employees of a base management agency.</p> <p>Military spouses</p> <p>Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.</p> <p>Individuals with disabilities</p> <p>Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.</p> <p>Native Americans</p> <p>Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.</p> <p>Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista</p> <p>Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.</p> <p>Videos</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job:</p> <p>Physician Assistant Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)</p> <ul> <li>Assesses, plans and provides direct and comprehensive primary, therapeutic and preventive medical care to individual geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and infant patients and their families. </li><li>Takes a complete and developmental history from the patient and/or family member and performs a physical examination of the patient using palpation, percussion, auscultation, observation skills, using appropriate diagnostic instruments. </li><li>Makes diagnosis and decisions concerning medical needs of patients, formulates and implements plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribing medications, consultation with other Healthcare providers. </li><li>Documents data, patient assessment(s) and care plan(s) in electronic health record. </li><li>Teaches and counsels patients and family on disease prevention and health maintenance techniques. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <p>Selectee may be subject to a probationary period</p> <p>ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period</p> <p>U.S. Citizenship is required</p> <p>Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959</p> <p>IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.</p> <p>This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.</p> <p>The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.</p> <p>On-call hours or standby duty may be required.</p> <p>Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.</p> <p>Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.</p> <p>You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.</p> <p>Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.</p> <p>Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.</p> <p>BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):</p> <p>All applicants must meet the following basic requirements for all grade levels:</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. </li><li>Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and re-certification. </li></ul> <p>Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.</p> <p>Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level:</p> <p>In addition to the requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) level, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Completion of Doctorate of Physician Assistant Studies, Doctorate of Science Physician Assistant (DScPA) or equivalent; or </li><li>Completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a related health field and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program. Examples of related doctoral degree programs include, but are not limited to, public health; allied health field; public health education; or other related health science programs; or </li><li>A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant equivalent to the GS-9 grade level and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program as described above. </li><li>Examples of specialized experience for GS-11 grade level: Assess patient health by interview patients, perform physical examination, obtain, update and study medical histories; determine abnormal conditions by administer or ordering diagnostic tests, i.e., x-rays, electrocardiograms and laboratory tests; interpret test results; document patient care services by charting in patient and department record; perform therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suture, manage wounds and infections; provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans; prescribe medications. </li></ul> <p>Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position: Physician Assistant Series 0603</p> <p>NOTE: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.</p> <p>Time In Grade</p> <p>Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).</p> <p>You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.</p> <p>Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.</p> <p>If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.</p> <p>This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.</p> <p>Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.</p> <p>This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: https://www.usphs.gov/.</p> <p>The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit:</p> <p>For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/</p> <p>For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/</p> <p>For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.</p> <p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.</p> <ul> <li>How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? </li><li>In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? </li><li>How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? </li><li>How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? </li><li>Your responses are optional and will not be scored. </li><li>However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process. </li><li>You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot). </li></ul> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>Once the application process is complete, the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.</p> <p>Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. SMEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).</p> <p>Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.</p> <p>Click here to view vacancy questions: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12820033.</p> <p>All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 01/28/2026, to be considered.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements.</p> <p>Resume: You are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Help Center before submitting a resume. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements</p> <p>Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/media_document/1076-0160_indian-pref_expires-04.30.25_508.pdf. When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference. </li><li>Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov. </li><li>Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf. </li><li>Current or former Federal employee: Include your most recent SF-50 or if Reinstatement eligible include your Career SF-50. </li><li>Noncompetitive eligibles: Submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy. </li><li>Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer. </li><li>Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer. </li></ul> <p>You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 01/28/2026</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. The first cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 7 days after the announcement is posted and will continue every Thursday thereafter.</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.</p> <ul> <li>To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. </li><li>You will be directed to the Login.Gov screen, here will you sign in if you have an existing USAJOBS account or Create a Login.Gov account. </li><li>If you have an account you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account you can create an resume. Click save and continue. </li><li>Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents. </li><li>Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJOBS or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. </li><li>Read and complete all Eligibility questions. </li><li>Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). </li></ul> <p>For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq.</p> <p>The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Cheyenne Delorme, cheyenne.delorme@ihs.gov, and/or 5052566822.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>Cheyenne Delorme</p> <p>Phone 5052566822 Email cheyenne.delorme@ihs.gov Address IHS Headquarter</p> <p>5600 Fishers Lane</p> <p>Rockville, MD 20857</p> <p>US</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>Stay Updated with Text Alerts</p> <p>You can choose to receive text message notifications about your application status. To enable this feature:</p> <ul> <li>Log in to your USAJOBS account. </li><li>Go to your Account Settings and select Notification Preferences. </li><li>Check the option to receive SMS/Text Messages. </li></ul> <p>Text message updates are optional and provided in addition to email notifications. Standard messaging rates may apply.</p> <p>You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line eligibility questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.</p> <p>If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.</p> <p>Fair and transparent</p> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <p>Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy</p> <p>Financial suitability New employee probationary period</p> <p>Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy</p> <p>Selective Service Signature and false statements</p> <p>Social security number request</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements.</p> <p>Resume: You are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Help Center before submitting a resume. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements</p> <p>Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/media_document/1076-0160_indian-pref_expires-04.30.25_508.pdf. When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference. </li><li>Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov. </li><li>Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf. </li><li>Current or former Federal employee: Include your most recent SF-50 or if Reinstatement eligible include your Career SF-50. </li><li>Noncompetitive eligibles: Submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy. </li><li>Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer. </li><li>Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer. </li></ul> <p>You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 01/28/2026</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p>