About the role
Akicita Federal is hiring a Physician (MD) to deliver full-scope primary care to Veterans served by the Lyle C. Pearson VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Mankato, MN. This is a full-time, onsite role supporting one of the VA's most direct points of contact with Veterans in southern Minnesota. You will be the primary clinical resource at the CBOC, shaping the health outcomes of a patient population that has earned every bit of expert, compassionate care.
- Provide comprehensive primary care services including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions for Veteran patients
- Conduct thorough patient history-taking, physical examinations, and clinical assessments in accordance with VA care standards
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinating referrals to specialty services as clinically indicated
- Document all patient encounters, clinical decisions, and treatment plans accurately and promptly in the VA electronic health record system
- Collaborate with the CBOC care team — including nurses, administrative staff, and ancillary providers — to ensure continuity and quality of care
- Participate in VA credentialing, privileging, and quality assurance processes as required by the facility
- Support preventive care initiatives, chronic disease management, and population health goals aligned with VA clinical priorities
What sets candidates apart:
- Prior clinical experience serving Veteran or military populations in a VA, DoD, or CBOC setting
- Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems (e.g., CPRS/VistA or Oracle Health)
- Experience in a rural or community-based outpatient clinic environment where the physician serves as the primary clinical resource
- Strong background in chronic disease management and preventive care for complex patient populations
- Experience navigating specialty referral coordination and care integration across a larger health system
About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States (state licensure consistent with VA credentialing requirements)
- Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a closely related primary care specialty
- Clinical experience in primary care or a related outpatient care setting
- Ability to meet VA personnel vetting and credentialing requirements, including background investigation and suitability determination prior to start
- Ability to work onsite full-time at the Mankato, MN CBOC location