Our Mission: to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.
IHS is hiring. The Indian Health Service is recruiting for a wide range of positions, including physicians, nurses, dentists, social workers, and other essential healthcare professionals.
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Careers at IHS
At IHS, every role serves a greater purpose. Health care providers, administrators, and support professionals all play a vital part in fulfilling our mission to care for American Indian and Alaska Native people.
Testimonials
"I enjoy working for IHS for many reasons. The most important though is that many patients have told me I am the first Native American provider that has cared for them. It seems to bring quite a bit of trust and happiness to them. I was raised to help other Native Americans in need and this seems to be the perfect fit. IHS has a myriad of opportunities available to its employees along with great benefits. I plan on continuing to work as a Physician Assistant with IHS until I retire."
Isaac Parr, Physician Assistant
"I joined the Indian Health Service in 2020 as a pharmacy resident, but my desire to learn did not stop after my residency training completed. With support from pharmacy leadership, I was encouraged to extend myself, and not be limited to the work within the walls of the pharmacy. These opportunities have also been amazing ways to connect to other professionals within the healthcare landscape, and enrich my personal growth. IHS has supported my career to be patient-driven, public health focused, and backed by administrators in a myriad of ways."
Megan Gilliam, PharmD
"I have had the privilege of working with the Indian Health Service for the past seven years, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I truly value the opportunity to utilize my clinical expertise to its fullest potential and actively engage in direct patient care. Serving the American Indian and Alaska Native communities is deeply meaningful to me, especially as a proud member the the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, having recieved IHS care throughout my life."
Bethany Johnson, PharmD
“I choose to practice within the Indian Health Service because it gives me the opportunity to serve a vulnerable population with the highest quality of healthcare resources.”
Nikki Dickerson, MD, IHS Family Medicine Physician
“The Indian Health Service allows me to focus on treating patients rather than producing revenue for the office. The patients are some of the most appreciative people I've ever met, and I believe it's because their needs are our first priority." Wesley Johnson, DDS, IHS Pediatric Dentist
IHS Career Options
Federal Civil Service
Professionals who choose to work in the federal civil service earn competitive salaries and are eligible for comprehensive federal and retirement benefits. They also enjoy significant career flexibility, eligibility for advancement and can transfer throughout IHS facilities while still maintaining their benefits.
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U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps
One of the eight uniformed services of the United States, the commissioned corps offers the opportunity to serve our nation in uniform serving in clinical and clinical adjacent positions in certain disciplines. The Commissioned Corps is comprised of highly qualified public health professionals protecting, promoting and advancing the health and safety of the nation.
Approximately 2,000 Commissioned Corps officers currently serve within IHS. Commissioned Corps officers are eligible for military retirement benefits and IHS special duty pay.
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Tribes and Urban Indian Organizations
Those who are interested in working with a tribe or urban Indian organization (UIO) can negotiate compensation and benefits directly with the tribe or UIO of interest.
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Applying to IHS: What to Expect
Your path to serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities can start today. Before you apply to IHS, review our step-by-step guide to understand the process—from exploring roles to completing hiring—so you’re ready for each stage of your journey.
IHS Areas
- Alaska Area
- Albuquerque Area [PDF - 17 MB]
- Bemidji Area [PDF - 12 MB]
- Billings Area [PDF - 13 MB]
- California Area
- Great Plains Area [PDF - 14 MB]
- Nashville Area [PDF - 31 MB]
- Navajo Area [PDF - 21 MB]
- Oklahoma City Area [PDF - 14 MB]
- Phoenix Area [PDF - 15 MB]
- Portland Area [PDF - 17 MB]
- Tucson Area
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