Job Title:
Physician-Medical Director
Company: Indian Health Service
Location: Trenton, ND
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Locations: Trenton, ND Type:Tribal Salary Range:Salary Negotiable Open Period:5/5/2025 until filled Summary:The Trenton Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Doctor. The Primary Care Provider (PCP) is responsible for providing treatment involving a wide range of medical conditions, developing long-term, personal relationships with patients, producing individualized healthcare programs based on patient historical data, and offering continuous support and health management advice for the Trenton Community Clinic. The MD will work closely with other healthcare professionals including other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical lab and radiology technicians and professionals, and all other staff within a healthcare setting, etc. The Trenton Community Clinic consists of a primary care clinic located in Trenton, North Dakota. The Clinic is executed by and between the Trenton Indian Service Area and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service (IHS) pursuant to Title I of the Indian Self Determination Act (Pub.L. 93-638). This will be a full-time position with normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Health care and dental care professionals may qualify for the IHS Loan Repayment Program and can learn more by visiting Duties:Promotes an organizational culture that embraces the values of respect, care, support, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and responsibility; and works with all staff to create and maintain a workplace environment reflective of such values Shall devote full attention, skill, and energy to "Family Practice" which is defined as the medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for persons of all ages Provide medical services to clinic patients in the manner and to the extent permitted by applicable statutes and canons of professional ethics Responsible for keeping and maintaining, or causing to be kept and maintained, appropriate records relating to all professional services rendered as a clinic physician Responsible for preparing and attending, in connection with professional services, all reports, claims and correspondence that is necessary and appropriate Responsible for actively participating in the activities of the Executive Advisory Committee, and promoting the Trenton Community Clinic, the care and the services it provides Responsible for developing and participating in the education of clinic staff, patients and the community Responsible for furthering the Clinic's mission of providing quality health care to all eligible members of the service area and agrees to abide by all of the Clinic's treatment and other policies, and specifically agrees to accept all Medicare and Medicaid patients and to treat all medically indigent patients without regard to ability to pay and without regard to other factors unrelated to patients need for services Additional responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate, this summary is not considered to encompass all responsibilities Qualifications:Current state license to practice; must submit a copy with application Possess current DEA registration; must submit a copy with application Must acquire and maintain BLS certification; ACLS preferred Licensure must be always maintained and in good standing Must be free from exclusion from providing federal healthcare benefits including Medicare and Medicaid as per the Federal OIG and GSA exclusion lists Friendly and professional bedside manners Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity, and appreciation of American Indian culture, traditions, customs, and needs Ability to successfully pass all pre-employment requirements including a drug/alcohol test and background and/or character investigation. Must have updated Immunization (IZ) record and annual Tuberculosis skin test is required