Department Of Homeland Security
Advanced Practice Provider (O-5 Billet) Supervisory - Physician Assistant
Department Of Homeland Security, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
Advanced Practice Provider (O-5 Billet) Supervisory
This supervisory position is located within DHS, ICE, ERO, IHSC, Office of Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services. The incumbent reports directly to the site Clinical Director and is open only to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
Open position:
1 vacancy in El Paso, TX.
Salary:
$1–$150,000 per year (dependent on rank, years of service, and duty station).
Posting dates:
08/03/2024 – 09/01/2024.
Appointment type:
Permanent.
Work schedule:
Full‑time.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as the direct supervisor and rater to federal Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) including Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners at IHSC sites.
Provide leadership and oversight of APP onboarding and training; participate in national APP training initiatives as required.
Assist in credentialing and privileging processes; oversee APP peer review processes.
Augment clinical leadership in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
Coordinate APP work schedules and regular on‑site APP meetings and in‑service training.
Act as Acting Regional APP or Acting Chief APP as required.
Provide direct care to detainees via scheduled appointments, emergency or urgent care visits.
Work within the IHSC Advanced Practice Provider Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement.
Consult with the Physician/Clinical Director for complex medical or psychiatric patients per IHSC policy.
Provide infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for detainees requiring higher levels of medical care.
Perform comprehensive history and physical evaluations, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgical procedures as required.
Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing medication.
Coordinate health‑care needs of detainees, including referrals to off‑site consultants.
Interpret diagnostic and laboratory results, including Tuberculin skin tests and manage Direct Observation Therapy for tuberculosis treatment.
Take appropriate infection control actions, adhere to universal precautions, and properly dispose of all sharps.
Serve as medical escort of detainees as needed for domestic or overseas travel.
Utilize and document interpretation/translation and/or assisted communication services to ensure communication with LEP detainees or those with communication disabilities.
Provide patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with handouts.
Document detainee care visits in the required health record, in compliance with IHSC policy.
Maintain patient confidentiality and medical record confidentiality.
Maintain basic readiness for duty; maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
Maintain clinical professional skills through continuing education opportunities.
Complete all training as required or assigned.
Maintain flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements & Conditions of Employment All applicants must satisfy the following: U.S. citizenship; successful background investigation; successful drug screen; males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service. Applicants must be a current USPHS officer or CAD candidate; civilians are not eligible. Upon appointment, officers are required to serve an 18‑24‑month commitment to IHSC.
Qualifications (Competencies)
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Analytical skills and ability to navigate complex systems.
Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Strong problem‑solving, judgment, and decision‑making skills.
Integrity, honesty, and cultural competency.
Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physician Assistant:
unrestricted PA state license; national board certification (NCCPA); graduate from an ARC‑PA accredited PA program; PA‑C certification (NCCPA); >6 years full‑time clinical experience; team‑lead or supervisory experience >2 years; maintain unrestricted license and DEA registration for controlled medication prescribing.
Nurse Practitioner:
unrestricted Family NP state license; national board certification (APRN or ANCC); graduate from an accredited NP program; >6 years full‑time clinical experience; team‑lead or supervisory experience >2 years; maintain unrestricted license and DEA registration for controlled medication prescribing. For CADs, at least 2 years IHSC clinical experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience in IHSC health system.
Correctional healthcare experience.
Certification as Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP).
Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, NCCHC and PBNDS requirements.
Knowledge of public health preparedness, infection control and TB management.
ACLS certification.
ATLS certification.
Physical Demands
Physical exertion such as lifting objects >30 pounds.
Perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
Assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
Potential for running short distances, prolonged standing, and working in an austere environment.
Benefits Access to comprehensive federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other standard federal employee benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and full‑time status.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Criminal history inquiries.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy.
Financial suitability.
New employee probationary period.
Privacy Act.
Reasonable accommodation policy.
Selective Service.
Signature and false statements.
Social security number request.
How to Apply Submit the required application documents by 09/01/2024 11:59 PM (EST). Applicants must provide the complete application package, including letter of interest, degrees, professional license, certifications, references, promotion CV, and other required documents. Contact IHSC Recruiting at IHSCRecruiting@ice.dhs.gov for assistance. The application process will be conducted through USAJOBS by clicking the Apply Online button, completing the occupational questionnaire, and submitting responses. Further instructions will be provided by the Human Resources Office before the closing date.
Agency Contact:
IHSC Recruiting Email: IHSCRecruiting@ice.dhs.gov. Address: ERO‑DRO‑IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536, US.
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Open position:
1 vacancy in El Paso, TX.
Salary:
$1–$150,000 per year (dependent on rank, years of service, and duty station).
Posting dates:
08/03/2024 – 09/01/2024.
Appointment type:
Permanent.
Work schedule:
Full‑time.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as the direct supervisor and rater to federal Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) including Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners at IHSC sites.
Provide leadership and oversight of APP onboarding and training; participate in national APP training initiatives as required.
Assist in credentialing and privileging processes; oversee APP peer review processes.
Augment clinical leadership in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
Coordinate APP work schedules and regular on‑site APP meetings and in‑service training.
Act as Acting Regional APP or Acting Chief APP as required.
Provide direct care to detainees via scheduled appointments, emergency or urgent care visits.
Work within the IHSC Advanced Practice Provider Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement.
Consult with the Physician/Clinical Director for complex medical or psychiatric patients per IHSC policy.
Provide infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for detainees requiring higher levels of medical care.
Perform comprehensive history and physical evaluations, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgical procedures as required.
Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing medication.
Coordinate health‑care needs of detainees, including referrals to off‑site consultants.
Interpret diagnostic and laboratory results, including Tuberculin skin tests and manage Direct Observation Therapy for tuberculosis treatment.
Take appropriate infection control actions, adhere to universal precautions, and properly dispose of all sharps.
Serve as medical escort of detainees as needed for domestic or overseas travel.
Utilize and document interpretation/translation and/or assisted communication services to ensure communication with LEP detainees or those with communication disabilities.
Provide patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with handouts.
Document detainee care visits in the required health record, in compliance with IHSC policy.
Maintain patient confidentiality and medical record confidentiality.
Maintain basic readiness for duty; maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
Maintain clinical professional skills through continuing education opportunities.
Complete all training as required or assigned.
Maintain flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements & Conditions of Employment All applicants must satisfy the following: U.S. citizenship; successful background investigation; successful drug screen; males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service. Applicants must be a current USPHS officer or CAD candidate; civilians are not eligible. Upon appointment, officers are required to serve an 18‑24‑month commitment to IHSC.
Qualifications (Competencies)
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Analytical skills and ability to navigate complex systems.
Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Strong problem‑solving, judgment, and decision‑making skills.
Integrity, honesty, and cultural competency.
Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physician Assistant:
unrestricted PA state license; national board certification (NCCPA); graduate from an ARC‑PA accredited PA program; PA‑C certification (NCCPA); >6 years full‑time clinical experience; team‑lead or supervisory experience >2 years; maintain unrestricted license and DEA registration for controlled medication prescribing.
Nurse Practitioner:
unrestricted Family NP state license; national board certification (APRN or ANCC); graduate from an accredited NP program; >6 years full‑time clinical experience; team‑lead or supervisory experience >2 years; maintain unrestricted license and DEA registration for controlled medication prescribing. For CADs, at least 2 years IHSC clinical experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience in IHSC health system.
Correctional healthcare experience.
Certification as Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP).
Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, NCCHC and PBNDS requirements.
Knowledge of public health preparedness, infection control and TB management.
ACLS certification.
ATLS certification.
Physical Demands
Physical exertion such as lifting objects >30 pounds.
Perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
Assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
Potential for running short distances, prolonged standing, and working in an austere environment.
Benefits Access to comprehensive federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other standard federal employee benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and full‑time status.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Criminal history inquiries.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy.
Financial suitability.
New employee probationary period.
Privacy Act.
Reasonable accommodation policy.
Selective Service.
Signature and false statements.
Social security number request.
How to Apply Submit the required application documents by 09/01/2024 11:59 PM (EST). Applicants must provide the complete application package, including letter of interest, degrees, professional license, certifications, references, promotion CV, and other required documents. Contact IHSC Recruiting at IHSCRecruiting@ice.dhs.gov for assistance. The application process will be conducted through USAJOBS by clicking the Apply Online button, completing the occupational questionnaire, and submitting responses. Further instructions will be provided by the Human Resources Office before the closing date.
Agency Contact:
IHSC Recruiting Email: IHSCRecruiting@ice.dhs.gov. Address: ERO‑DRO‑IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536, US.
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