U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Physician Medical Asset Support Team (O-6 Billet) Non-Supervisory
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Physician Medical Asset Support Team (O-6 Billet) Non-Supervisory – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Summary: The Physician, Medical Asset Support Team (MAST), provides direct patient care during ICE removal missions and DHS operations, including emergency response and medical oversight in austere environments. The role requires advanced medical expertise, adaptability, readiness for rapid deployment, and collaboration with multiple agencies and stakeholders. This position is only open to current USPHS officers. Duties and Responsibilities
Physician Support Duties: Serves at various IHSC medical facilities on temporary duty (TDY) as assigned providing direct patient care, with at least 50% travel. Provides specialized medical services to outpatients and provides medical care to inpatients in facilities with a medical housing unit. Works with facility staff and consultant specialists; medical privileges as outlined in IHSC Clinical Staff Bylaws. Promote health, disease prevention, and comprehensive health care per current medical practices. Clinical services may be provided via virtual means. Collects comprehensive medical and social history; conducts physical examinations and follow-up assessments for acute and chronic conditions. Orders and performs diagnostic testing; provides treatment and medications as required. Administers or directs curative and preventative inoculations. Provides clinical assessment and treatment; ensures proper evaluations and treatments are documented. Maintains medical records and prepares related reports. Fully utilizes health services for treatment, rehabilitation, and diagnostic modalities; refers cases to consultants when necessary. Renders emergency medical/surgical/mental health services as required. Refers detainees requiring hospitalization to local hospitals and appropriate physicians. Provides clinical oversight and is responsible for all health care delivered; acts as a consultant for APPs, nurses, and clinical staff. May have other licensed professionals functioning under their license or privileging depending on the situation; responsible for clinical oversight of provider teams and providing input to the Clinical Director regarding team performance. Consults with Health Services Administrator/Clinical Director/Regional Clinical Director and other providers for complex cases. For facilities with a medical housing unit, makes rounds and may see detainees in segregation or other housing areas; may require on-call coverage after hours. Monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care and provide data to relevant QA and agency units. Might be asked to see patients outside their primary category of expertise. Must be able to work in varied work settings with both medical and security considerations; may function as Clinical Director in absence. Contributes to policy, procedures, training, and equipment decisions within the area of responsibility. Follows supervisory chain of command; other duties as assigned. Conditions of employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation and a drug screen. Males born after 12/31/59 must certify Selective Service registration. Requirements by Closing Date: meet all requirements by the closing date unless noted otherwise. Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC upon appointment. Assignment Pay Agreement: must not have a current agreement, or it must be fulfilled within 90 days of application. Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. CAD candidates are not eligible. Civilians are not eligible. USPHS TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS) participation required. Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited US/Canada school; or foreign medical degree certified by ECFMG. Board eligibility/certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine by ABMS or AOA. Permanent, full, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. jurisdiction; license to be maintained during employment. Minimum of five years clinical practice with direct patient care preferred. Basic Life Support/CPR for Healthcare Providers certification required. Correctional/detention clinical experience preferred. Knowledge of standard treatment practices in multidisciplinary settings and ability to apply them in IHSC contexts. Continuing education requirements for licensing/board certification maintained. Working knowledge of ACA, NCCHC, PBNDS, FRS, and National Detention Standards for Non-Dedicated Facilities. Ability to interact with interdisciplinary teams to provide medical care to ICE custody individuals and develop program initiatives. Flexibility to adapt to scheduling changes; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; good writing and documentation abilities. U.S. Public Health Service Officers must comply with federal rules, policies, and procedures related to professional competence and readiness. Experience in leadership roles within a national health care program is desirable. Additional Information
This position is located within the DHS/ICE IHSC, Office of the Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) of Clinical Services, in collaboration with the DAD for Health Systems Support. The incumbent reports to the IHSC Medical Director or designee. This is a non-supervisory position. The MAST Physician’s primary duty is direct medical care to detainees; may work on special projects to improve clinical care delivery. IHSC employs a multi-sector workforce across facilities and supports detainee health services nationwide. Supervisory Controls: The MAST Physician works under the IHSC Medical Director or designee with TDY site oversight. Work is evaluated against program objectives and policy guidelines; professional medical guidance may come from outside consultants or a Chief Medical Officer. Work planning is autonomous; professional judgment is essential due to the impact on patient health and program effectiveness. Evaluation criteria emphasize efficiency, quality of care, and alignment with agency goals. Applicants should be committed to public service and the rule of law. A federal benefits package applies. How You Will Be Evaluated: Your qualifications will be reviewed against the requirements above; an interview may be conducted at the hiring authority’s discretion; notification will be provided regarding selection outcomes.
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Physician Medical Asset Support Team (O-6 Billet) Non-Supervisory – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Summary: The Physician, Medical Asset Support Team (MAST), provides direct patient care during ICE removal missions and DHS operations, including emergency response and medical oversight in austere environments. The role requires advanced medical expertise, adaptability, readiness for rapid deployment, and collaboration with multiple agencies and stakeholders. This position is only open to current USPHS officers. Duties and Responsibilities
Physician Support Duties: Serves at various IHSC medical facilities on temporary duty (TDY) as assigned providing direct patient care, with at least 50% travel. Provides specialized medical services to outpatients and provides medical care to inpatients in facilities with a medical housing unit. Works with facility staff and consultant specialists; medical privileges as outlined in IHSC Clinical Staff Bylaws. Promote health, disease prevention, and comprehensive health care per current medical practices. Clinical services may be provided via virtual means. Collects comprehensive medical and social history; conducts physical examinations and follow-up assessments for acute and chronic conditions. Orders and performs diagnostic testing; provides treatment and medications as required. Administers or directs curative and preventative inoculations. Provides clinical assessment and treatment; ensures proper evaluations and treatments are documented. Maintains medical records and prepares related reports. Fully utilizes health services for treatment, rehabilitation, and diagnostic modalities; refers cases to consultants when necessary. Renders emergency medical/surgical/mental health services as required. Refers detainees requiring hospitalization to local hospitals and appropriate physicians. Provides clinical oversight and is responsible for all health care delivered; acts as a consultant for APPs, nurses, and clinical staff. May have other licensed professionals functioning under their license or privileging depending on the situation; responsible for clinical oversight of provider teams and providing input to the Clinical Director regarding team performance. Consults with Health Services Administrator/Clinical Director/Regional Clinical Director and other providers for complex cases. For facilities with a medical housing unit, makes rounds and may see detainees in segregation or other housing areas; may require on-call coverage after hours. Monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care and provide data to relevant QA and agency units. Might be asked to see patients outside their primary category of expertise. Must be able to work in varied work settings with both medical and security considerations; may function as Clinical Director in absence. Contributes to policy, procedures, training, and equipment decisions within the area of responsibility. Follows supervisory chain of command; other duties as assigned. Conditions of employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation and a drug screen. Males born after 12/31/59 must certify Selective Service registration. Requirements by Closing Date: meet all requirements by the closing date unless noted otherwise. Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC upon appointment. Assignment Pay Agreement: must not have a current agreement, or it must be fulfilled within 90 days of application. Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. CAD candidates are not eligible. Civilians are not eligible. USPHS TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS) participation required. Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited US/Canada school; or foreign medical degree certified by ECFMG. Board eligibility/certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine by ABMS or AOA. Permanent, full, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. jurisdiction; license to be maintained during employment. Minimum of five years clinical practice with direct patient care preferred. Basic Life Support/CPR for Healthcare Providers certification required. Correctional/detention clinical experience preferred. Knowledge of standard treatment practices in multidisciplinary settings and ability to apply them in IHSC contexts. Continuing education requirements for licensing/board certification maintained. Working knowledge of ACA, NCCHC, PBNDS, FRS, and National Detention Standards for Non-Dedicated Facilities. Ability to interact with interdisciplinary teams to provide medical care to ICE custody individuals and develop program initiatives. Flexibility to adapt to scheduling changes; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; good writing and documentation abilities. U.S. Public Health Service Officers must comply with federal rules, policies, and procedures related to professional competence and readiness. Experience in leadership roles within a national health care program is desirable. Additional Information
This position is located within the DHS/ICE IHSC, Office of the Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) of Clinical Services, in collaboration with the DAD for Health Systems Support. The incumbent reports to the IHSC Medical Director or designee. This is a non-supervisory position. The MAST Physician’s primary duty is direct medical care to detainees; may work on special projects to improve clinical care delivery. IHSC employs a multi-sector workforce across facilities and supports detainee health services nationwide. Supervisory Controls: The MAST Physician works under the IHSC Medical Director or designee with TDY site oversight. Work is evaluated against program objectives and policy guidelines; professional medical guidance may come from outside consultants or a Chief Medical Officer. Work planning is autonomous; professional judgment is essential due to the impact on patient health and program effectiveness. Evaluation criteria emphasize efficiency, quality of care, and alignment with agency goals. Applicants should be committed to public service and the rule of law. A federal benefits package applies. How You Will Be Evaluated: Your qualifications will be reviewed against the requirements above; an interview may be conducted at the hiring authority’s discretion; notification will be provided regarding selection outcomes.
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