Description:
Join Our Team as a Contract Family Physician at WWKMHCC - An Indian Health Service Facility in Sisseton, SD
Prairie Band Health Services is seeking a dedicated Family Physician (MD/DO) to serve at the Family Practice Clinic at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) , an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility located in Sisseton, South Dakota . This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week federal contract position starting in October , offering you the opportunity to provide primary care services to the Lake Traverse Reservation community in a meaningful and mission-driven environment.
This role is ideal for physicians who are passionate about rural and tribal health, committed to cultural sensitivity, and eager to make a lasting impact through high-quality, collaborative care.
Learn more about the facility and community:
Position Details:
Full-time 1099 federal contract position
40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
No weekends or holidays
Long-term contract with potential for extension
Start date: October
Open to local and travel physicians
Previous IHS or government healthcare experience is a plus
Minimum 2 years of primary care experience treating all ages
Local providers are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver comprehensive primary care to American Indian and Alaska Native patients across the lifespan
Perform physical examinations, review medical histories, and order diagnostic tests
Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
Prescribe medications and treatments in alignment with IHS formulary guidelines
Educate patients and families on preventive care and chronic disease management
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality, coordinated care
Participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to clinical documentation standards
Maintain infection control and patient safety protocols
Use the Patient Referred Care (PRC) process appropriately for referrals outside the facility
Additional Duties:
Duties may evolve based on clinic needs. Flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered care are essential.
Indian Preference Exercised:
Prairie Band, LLC complies with Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation . This position is designated as a Tier 2 role. In accordance with Section 22-2-4(B), preference will be given to qualified candidates as outlined by Tribal policy.
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Join a collaborative, purpose-driven healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. We look forward to connecting with you.
Requirements:
Completion of a (3) year residency program in a primary care specialty such as Family Practice, Pediatrics or Internal Medicine. Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Must be Board Eligible or Certified, Board certification in Family Medicine Must have current BLS, Basic Life Support certification Certification of Education - copy of diploma or transcripts Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program DEA license and eligibility to prescribe medication Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in family practice may require a current drivers license Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Strong diagnostic, clinical, organizational and time-management skills Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team Must be a US citizen living primarily in the United States Willingness to comply with all state and federal regulations regarding medical practice must be willing to undergo a federal background check
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