ED contract physician assistant

The Indian Health Service has issued a forecast for an employment contract targeting advanced practice providers, specifically nurse practitioners and physician assistants, to support emergency department services. The estimated compensation is $150 per hour, with a projected workload of 80 hours per month over a 12-month period, resulting in an annual contract value of approximately $144,000. The work is intended to be performed in support of tribal health services under the agency’s mission, though the exact location of performance is not specified in the posted data. The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS code 621111, which corresponds to offices of physicians, indicating the nature of clinical services involved. Official points of contact include Paul Charlton as the program point of contact and Misty Billy as the contracting officer, both reachable through their respective IHS email addresses. The forecast was posted on May 25, 2026, and is available for public review on the HHS OSDBU portal, suggesting this is a preliminary notice to prepare potential vendors for a future solicitation rather than an active procurement.