PHYSICIAN (HOSPITALIST)

The Indian Health Service has posted a forecast for a hospitalist physician position under contract 2025-AAP-CPSU-SV-0001, aimed at providing comprehensive inpatient medical care to patients within IHS facilities. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 561320, indicating it relates to medical and diagnostic laboratories and other supporting services to hospitals, though the specific scope emphasizes direct clinical services rather than administrative or technical support. The position is part of a broader effort to strengthen inpatient capacity and continuity of care in federal health services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Point of contact for the opportunity includes Mary Slaughter as the Program Point of Contact and Marshall Arviso as the Contracting Officer, both reachable through official IHS email addresses. The forecast was published on May 25, 2026, and while no solicitation number, set-aside details, or specific place of performance are currently provided, the role is expected to be performed at an IHS-operated hospital or clinic. Interested parties should prepare for a competitive procurement process focused on qualified hospitalist physicians with experience in acute inpatient management and culturally competent care delivery within tribal health settings.