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Indian Health Service - Veterans Engineering

General Practice - Physician at Indian Health Service - Veterans Engineering

Indian Health Service - Veterans Engineering Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Veterans Engineering is seeking a Board-Certified Family Practice (FP) or Internal Medicine (IM) Physician to provide outpatient primary care services at an Indian Health Service facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a full-time, contract position with an initial 3-month commitment and the potential to extend up to 1.5 years or longer.


Key Details:

  • Start Date: As soon as onboarding is complete
  • Assignment Duration: 3 months with an option to extend
  • Work Schedule: 4 ten-hour shifts/week (specific weekday off to be confirmed closer to credentialing completion; likely Tuesday or Wednesday)
  • Call Requirements: None
  • Setting: 100% Outpatient
  • Patient Volume: 12–15 adult patients per day
  • Ages Treated: Adults only
  • Case Types: Standard outpatient care, including chronic illness management
  • Procedures Required: None (minimal gynecology—PAPs and pelvic exams only when symptomatic; no suturing)
  • Support Staff: Collaborative team including physicians, mid-level providers, RNs, and specialty physician support
  • EMR System: RPMS
  • Credentialing Timeline: Approx. 4–6 weeks

Requirements:

  • Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (Board Eligible not accepted)
  • Active DEA license (schedules 2–5, fee paid)
  • BLS & ACLS certifications (must be through the American Heart Association)
  • Any active U.S. state medical license accepted

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience. Travel and lodging support available if applicable.


Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to work in a mission-driven, well-supported outpatient environment serving a Native American patient population. Enjoy a consistent schedule, no call, and meaningful work with long-term contract potential.

Typical mid-level pay: $153k for Podiatrists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$153k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Senior roles pay 139% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024