Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Uintah and Ouray Service Unit | Indian Health Service
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Job Description
Fort Duchesne, UT – Primary Care Physician
Job Description
Vision Quest Solutions is seeking qualified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physicians for an anticipated opportunity supporting the Uintah and Ouray Service Unit, Indian Health Service, in Fort Duchesne, Utah.
Physicians will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care with some pediatric care, supporting the health and well-being of the community.
Responsibilities Include
- Evaluate and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Provide preventive care, health screenings, and patient education.
- Provide some pediatric care within the physician’s specialty and granted clinical privileges.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate specialty referrals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Government-furnished electronic health record.
- Collaborate with nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.
- Follow IHS policies, facility procedures, patient safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Requirements
Job Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an appropriately accredited or recognized medical school.
- Successful completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Current board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Current, active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
At least two years of recent outpatient primary care clinical experience following residency, unless otherwise specified in the applicable ordering document.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Current DEA registration, when required for assigned duties.
- Proficiency with electronic health records.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team.
Successful completion of Government credentialing, privileging, required background screening, orientation, and mandatory training before independently providing clinical services.
Preferred Experience
Experience in Indian Health Service, Tribal health programs, rural healthcare, community health centers, or other federal healthcare settings is desirable but not required.
To Apply
Please submit your current CV
Key Responsibilities
Physicians will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care, including pediatric services, to the community at the Uintah and Ouray Service Unit. Responsibilities include evaluating medical conditions, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $275k (middle half $247k–$315k)165 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Utah index 98.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Utah | 7 active | 2,563 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Utah Physician listings: 51% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 19% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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