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MENU Sign inNEWMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsSearch preferencesNotifications NEWSign outMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsNotifications NEWSearch preferencesSign outEventsHelp CenterSearch Keywords Location or Remote Search Search tips Back to resultsApplyAdvanced Practice Provider O-5 Billet SupervisoryDepartment of Homeland SecurityImmigration and Customs EnforcementICE Health Service Corps IHSCApply Print Share Save Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply SummaryThe Supervisory Advanced Practice Provider oversees Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners at the IHSC facility training and schedules. Provides direct detainee care performs evaluations and prescribes medications. Requires licensure certification and 6 years clinical experience. The Supervisory APP reports directly to the facility Clinical Director.This position is only open to current USPHS officers.USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidates are not eligible for this position.SummaryThe Supervisory Advanced Practice Provider oversees Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners at the IHSC facility training and schedules. Provides direct detainee care performs evaluations and prescribes medications. Requires licensure certification and 6 years clinical experience. The Supervisory APP reports directly to the facility Clinical Director.This position is only open to current USPHS officers.USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidates are not eligible for this position.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 10042025 to 09302026 Salary1 to - 150000 per year Please note that the salary is dependent on the officers rank years in service and location of duty station.Pay scale & gradeCC 5Location1 vacancy in the following location Bowling Green VA Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNone Job family Series 0603 Physician Assistant 0610 Nurse Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceOtherDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskCritical-Sensitive CSHigh RiskTrust determination processCredentialingSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberIHSC-APP-BGVA-O5-S-2026Control number846616700This job is open toHelpThe public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agencyApplicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer.USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidates are not eligible for this position.Civilians are not eligible for this position.VideosDutiesHelpDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServes as the direct supervisor and rater to federal Advanced Practice Providers APP to include both Physician Assistants andor Nurse Practitioner at IHSC sites.Provides leadership and oversight of APP onboarding and training.Participates in national APP training initiatives as required.Assist as required in the credentialing and privileging processes.Oversees the APP peer review processes.Augments clinical leadership in collaboration with the clinical director.Coordinates APP work schedule at the IHSC sites.Coordinates regular on-site APP meetings and in-service training as required.Serves as Acting Regional APP or Acting Chief APP as required.Provides direct care to detainees via scheduled appointments emergency or urgent care visits.Works within and performs functions as outlined in the IHSC Advanced Practice Provider APP Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement. CPPAA.Consults with the physicianClinical Director for complex medical andor psychiatric patients and as required by IHSC policy.Provides infirmary care including admission discharge and daily rounds for detainees that require higher levels of medical care or monitoring.Performs comprehensive history and physical evaluations behavioral health care and minor outpatient surgical procedures for detainees as required by IHSC policy or as required for detainee medical complaint.Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing medication.Coordinates health care needs of detainees including referrals to off-site consultants.Interprets diagnostic and laboratory results.Interprets Tuberculin skin tests TSTs and diagnostic studies manages Direct Observation Therapy DOT for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis.Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance.Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps.May serve as medical escort of detainees as needed for domesticoverseas travel.Utilizes and documents interpretation andor translation andor assisted communication services as needed to ensure ability to communicate with detainees or others who are Limited English Proficient LEP or have a communication disability or impediment.Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally andor with handouts.Documents detainee care visits in the required health record using required format in compliance with IHSC policy and guidance.Maintains patient confidentiality and confidentiality of medical records.Maintains basic readiness for duty.Maintains current CPRBLS certification.Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities.Completes all training as requiredassigned.Maintains flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation.You must successfully pass a drug screen.Males born after 123159 must certify registration with Selective Service.Requirements by Closing Date Unless otherwise noted you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.Service Remaining Requirement Agreement Upon appointment to this position officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission.Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer.USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidates are not eligible for this position.Civilians are not eligible for this position.PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule ITOS. ITOS is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year where depending on the needs of the agency the officer is required to be available to serve.QualificationsCOMPETENCIESSuperior oralwritten communication skills.Analytical Skills and ability to navigate complex system.Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.Strong organizational and time management skills.Demonstrates strong problem solving judgment and decision-making skills.Demonstrates IntegrityHonesty and Cultural Competency.PHYSICAL DEMANDSRequires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.Required to perform CPRemergency care standing or kneeling.Must have the ability to assist sick injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building may require lifting dragging wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self.The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation such as running a short distance prolonged standing and working in an austere environment.EducationREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESPhysician Assistant - Requires unrestricted Physician Assistant state license national board certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA. Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant - Certified by a State the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or territory of the United States.Graduate from a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant ARC-PA. Certified as a PA-C by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA.Nurse Practitioner - Requires unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner state license national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP or the American Nurse Credentialing Center ANCC. Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner - Certified by a State the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or territory of the United States.Certified advance practice nurse practitioner degree from a graduate school of training program approved for this qualifying degree.Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act for the licensing state andor the state in which one practices nursing.Requires more than six years of full-time clinical experience as a PA or NP or approval of the IHSC Chief Advanced Practice Provider.Team lead or supervisory experience of more than two years.Fulfills the obligations of their licensing or certifying body to maintain currency.Maintains unrestricted license with state of licensure and the Drug Enforcement Agency DEA to prescribe controlled medications.Preferred Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesExperience in IHSC health system.Correctional Healthcare experience.Certification as Correctional Healthcare Professional CCHPKnowledge andor experience with IHSC policies NCCHC and PBNDS requirements.Knowledge of public health preparedness infection control and TB managementACLS certification.ATLS Certification.Additional informationThis position is located within the Department of Homeland Security DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations ERO ICE Health Service Corps IHSC Office of Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services. The incumbent will report directly to the site Clinical Director. This is a supervisory position. The Regional Advanced Practice Provider serves as the incumbents reviewing official.IHSC has a multi-sector multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1600 employees including U.S. Public Health Service PHS commissioned officers federal civil servants and contract staff. The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at 20 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in approximately 240 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement IGSA facilities. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34000 detainees on a daily basis with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days and over 400000 detainees annually. The IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air on the ground and at sea.DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLSDHSICEEROHHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLSDHHSUSPHS CCSUPERVISORY CONTROLSThe Supervisory Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of the Clinical Director.ExpandHide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsHelp A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How you will be evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authoritys discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection. BenefitsHelp A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required documentsRequired DocumentsHelpTo apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement you may not be considered for this position.A complete application includesU. S. Public Health Service OfficersCover LetterLetter of Interest.Degrees. Place under DiplomaGEDProfessional license. If applicableAdditional professional certificates. If applicableThree professional references. i.e. name title and contact informationOfficial USPHS Promotion CV - e.g. relevant experience education training. Place under USPHS Promotion CV You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience.A copy of your Certificate of Investigation located in your eOPF.Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports COER. Place under Performance AppraisalFor current IHSC PHS officers IHSC Recruiting requires applicants to provide a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay AP Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement. If you do not please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay AP Agreement section in the documents section of application. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyHelpTo apply for this position you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.The complete initial Application must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 09302026.PLEASE NOTE If your materials are not received by the closing date your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also if you do not provide a valid email address you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.To begin the process click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.Note To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application log into your USAJOBS account select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.Agency contact informationIHSC RecruitingEmailIHSCrecruitingice.dhs.govAddress ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington DC 20536 US Next stepsOnce you submit your application we will assess your experience and training identify the best-qualified applicants and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status log on to your USAJOBS account click on Application Status and then click More Information. We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected we will conduct a suitabilitysecurity background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.Fair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. 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 Required DocumentsHelpTo apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement you may not be considered for this position.A complete application includesU. S. Public Health Service OfficersCover LetterLetter of Interest.Degrees. Place under DiplomaGEDProfessional license. If applicableAdditional professional certificates. If applicableThree professional references. i.e. name title and contact informationOfficial USPHS Promotion CV - e.g. relevant experience education training. Place under USPHS Promotion CV You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience.A copy of your Certificate of Investigation located in your eOPF.Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports COER. Place under Performance AppraisalFor current IHSC PHS officers IHSC Recruiting requires applicants to provide a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay AP Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement. If you do not please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay AP Agreement section in the documents section of application. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyHelpTo apply for this position you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.The complete initial Application must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 09302026.PLEASE NOTE If your materials are not received by the closing date your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also if you do not provide a valid email address you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.To begin the process click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.Note To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application log into your USAJOBS account select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.ExpandHide how to applyAgency contact informationIHSC RecruitingEmailIHSCrecruitingice.dhs.govAddress ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington DC 20536 US Next stepsOnce you submit your application we will assess your experience and training identify the best-qualified applicants and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status log on to your USAJOBS account click on Application Status and then click More Information. We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected we will conduct a suitabilitysecurity background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.ExpandHide next stepsFair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. 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 SummaryThe Supervisory Advanced Practice Provider oversees Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners at the IHSC facility training and schedules. Provides direct detainee care performs evaluations and prescribes medications. Requires licensure certification and 6 years clinical experience. The Supervisory APP reports directly to the facility Clinical Director.This position is only open to current USPHS officers.USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidates are not eligible for this position.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 10042025 to 09302026 Salary1 to - 150000 per year Please note that the salary is dependent on the officers rank years in service and location of duty station.Pay scale & gradeCC 5Location1 vacancy in the following location Bowling Green VA Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. 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