Primary Care Physician

Akicita Federal, a tribally owned small business affiliated with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, is recruiting board-certified or board-eligible family medicine physicians to provide primary care for the Indian Health Service in northern Minnesota. You’ll care for American Indian patients of all ages at Cass Lake Indian Hospital, the White Earth Service Unit, and associated clinics.

Monday through Friday, 8-hour days between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM

No weekends, no federal holidays, no overtime

Approximately 10 patients per day

What You’ll Do

Provide comprehensive primary care across family practice, pediatrics, and internal medicine, with the flexibility to support the ER when needed

Take histories, perform physical exams, and develop treatment plans

Independently order labs, imaging, medications, and referrals in the EHR

Review abnormal lab and x-ray results daily and ensure follow-up

Coordinate outside referrals through the IHS Purchased/Referred Care process

Required Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Board certified or board eligible

At least 2 years of postgraduate training in a nationally recognized primary care specialty (Family Medicine preferred)

At least 2 years of clinical practice within the last 3 years (residency counts; administrative or non-clinical roles do not)

Able to treat patients of all ages

Current, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico

Current DEA registration

Current BLS certification (AHA)

U.S. citizenship, or otherwise meet applicable requirements

Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and EHRs.

Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity in working with patients from diverse backgrounds