About the Organization
The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, provides essential healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Rosebud Service Unit in South Dakota is a vital healthcare center serving the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and surrounding communities.
As an OB/GYN Physician in IHS, you’ll work in a mission-driven environment where your medical expertise directly impacts women’s health and overall community well-being.
Job Summary
The Rosebud Hospital is seeking a dedicated Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) to deliver high-quality care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The physician will provide comprehensive women’s health services, manage complex pregnancies, perform surgeries, and work in collaboration with a skilled healthcare team.
This is a federal government role that offers job security, an excellent benefits package, and eligibility for loan repayment programs.
Key Responsibilities
As an OB/GYN Physician, you will:
- Provide prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care, including normal and high-risk pregnancies.
- Perform labor and delivery procedures, including cesarean sections.
- Conduct gynecological surgeries (e.g., hysterectomies, laparoscopic procedures).
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of women’s reproductive health conditions.
- Offer family planning, infertility evaluations, and preventive care services.
- Collaborate with family physicians, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, nurses, and midwives.
- Participate in emergency care and on-call rotations.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with federal healthcare standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Residency: Completion of an ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residency program.
- Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- License: Must hold an active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state.
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required (federal employment eligibility).
- Experience: Prior experience in rural, underserved, or Native American communities is preferred but not required.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Range: $120,000 – $280,000 per year (based on experience and federal pay scale).
- Federal Benefits Package:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching (similar to a 401k).
- Paid annual leave, sick leave, and all federal holidays.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid training.
- Malpractice coverage provided at no cost.
- Loan Repayment Programs: Eligible for Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program (LRP) and National Health Service Corps (NHSC).
Work Environment
- Position is based at Rosebud Hospital, a critical access hospital serving the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.
- Collaborative, team-based setting with a strong focus on community health.
- Mix of clinical work and surgical responsibilities with opportunities for teaching and mentoring.
Why Work Here?
- Serve a unique patient population and make a meaningful difference.
- Competitive salary + federal employee benefits.
- Loan repayment eligibility – ideal for physicians with student debt.
- Work-life balance with structured federal employment.
