Staff Physician (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jena, LA

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$30–$45 Per Hour

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Ambulatory Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Clinical Medicine, Clinical Monitoring, Communication Skills, Concrete, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Response, English Language, Family Medicine, Federal Government, Follow Through, Government, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, Homeland Security, Internal Medicine, Leadership, Legal, Medical Assistance, Medical Office Administration, Medical Protocols, Medical Records, Medications, Medicine, Nursing, On Call, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Pharmacovigilance, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Public Health, Public Policy, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Staff Policies, Staff Training, Standards of Care, Team Player, Treatment Plan, United States Citizen, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), United States Public Health Service, Urgent Care, Work From Home, Writing Skills

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Jena, LA

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30+ days ago

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Staff Physician O-5 Billet Non-Supervisory

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Summary As a Staff Physician you will practice mission-focused medicine and provide comprehensive primary and urgent care to individuals in federal custody while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary federal healthcare system. Sites may be eligible for additional assignment pay and National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty CAD candidates.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03132026 to 04132026 Salary 1 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 & grade CC 5 Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations Eloy AZ Florence AZ Folkston GA Alexandria LA Show more fewer locations 10 Jena LA Batavia NY Conroe TX El Paso TX Houston TX Los Fresnos TX Pearsall TX Taylor TX Bowling Green VA Tacoma WA

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None

Job family Series 0602 Medical Officer Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive CS High Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number IHSC-SP-O5-NS-2026 Control number 860940400

This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

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Duties Help DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides medical care to a diverse international patient population in an ambulatory care setting and provides infirmary-based care to patients in facilities with a medical housing unit. Patients may include adult men and women children and family units depending on the facility. Works in concert with facility staff and consultant specialists to ensure the provision of necessary health care services for their patients. Utilizes communication assistance resources to ensure patients with limited English proficiency andor communication disabilities can communicate and understand their plan of care.

Performs all duties in accordance with accepted medical practices and standards of care as defined by community professional medical standards. Operates within the scope of practice as granted in their clinical privileges.

Collects comprehensive medical and social history to include a review of all body systems. Conducts initial and follow-up assessments to address acute and chronic detainee health care needs. Examines and orders appropriate diagnostic testing and provides necessary treatment andor medications as required. Refers selected cases to consultant specialists when necessary. Refers detainees requiring hospitalization to a local hospital and to an appropriate admitting physician.

Cares for the more complex patients or those referred by an advanced practice provider APP due to concern requiring greater skill in medical management. Expected patient encounter rate is approximately one patient every 30-45 minutes which includes the evaluation and medical record documentation.

Reviews and co-signs all medical documentation assigned by other health care personnel to include health assessments medical housing unit admissions and discharges and medical care.

Serves as a consultant for APPs and other clinical staff providing clinical oversight and direction. This may include designation as a collaborating physician for APPs and directing the scope of practice for medical assistants. Incumbent may be solicited to provide input for the performance rating of APPs and other clinical staff.

For facilities with a medical housing unit incumbent make rounds on detainees admitted to hisher care with APPs and nursing personnel. The physician may evaluate detainees who are in segregated status in their designated housing area or are housed in segregation units.

Renders emergency medicalsurgicalmental health services as required.

Ensures that proper evaluations and treatments are carried out and documented. Incumbent constantly monitors and evaluates the quality of patient care providing data to the departmental Performance Improvement program and other agencies or committees as required.

This is primarily a weekday day-shift clinical position with shared on-call responsibilities. On-call coverage is shared among site physicians and APPs return-to-facility activations are infrequent but may be required.

May be asked to see patients on an interim basis who are not in the category of hisher clinical expertise.

May be asked to function as the clinical director in hisher absence.

May be called on to assist in the operation of other clinics upon the absence of the regularly assigned physician.

Assures proper maintenance of medical records preparation of reports etc. as related to the area of responsibility. Makes recommendations on matters of policy procedures training personnel and equipment as related to specific area of responsibility.

Participates actively in Health Services medical in-service programs. Assists with training for APPs nursing staff support services personnel and peer professional staff.

As needed works with and is assigned to various committees. Along with all other correctional institution employees incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

Follows supervisory chain of command.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment You 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 or USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidate. 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.

Qualifications COMPETENCIES Demonstrates clear and effective oral and written communication skills. Represents the agency and its interests with external parties in a positive manner. Demonstrates technical proficiency by applying relevant knowledge and skills to perform work in accordance with applicable guidelines. Assigns monitors and evaluates the work and behavior of others in a proficient manner setting and communicating clear expectations. Leads by communicating a vision for work unit translating broad organizational goals into concrete objectives plans priorities and assignments. Demonstrates IHSC core values of integrity commitment accountability service and excellence in discharge of duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires physical exertion such as repetitively lifting objects greater than 30 pounds for brief periods of time. Required to perform CPRemergency care standing or kneeling. Must have the ability to assist sick injured or aging detainees or staff exiting a building may require lifting dragging wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than oneself. The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency such as running short distance prolonged standing and providing medical care within a secure detention facility environment.

Education REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must satisfy minimum U.S. Public Health Service degree qualifications for a physician. a. M.D. from a U.S. or Canadian program accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association AMA or b. D.O. degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association AOA or c. Certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates if you are a graduate of a medical school that is not located within a U.S. State or territory or other jurisdiction or a Province or Territory of Canada One completed year of postgraduate medical education e.g. internship or first year of residency training in a program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education of the AMA or the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA. Current unrestricted and valid medical license from any U.S. state Washington D.C. Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam Completion of three years of medical specialty training in Family Medicine Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine or other primary care specialty leading to board eligibility in that field with board certification preferred and at least 1 year of directly related professional experience performing professional or scientific work in a field of medicine providing direct patient-care services. Certification of American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances. Typing proficiency and experience with electronic heath record documentation. Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work-related requirements. High degree of independence initiative clinical judgment and follow-through on a wide range of sensitive complex and clinical issues. Experience in correctional or detention medicine is preferred.

Additional information As a Staff Physician with ICE Health Service Corps you will practice mission-focused medicine as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service. Our physicians provide comprehensive primary and urgent care to individuals in federal custody while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary federal healthcare system. This role allows physicians to focus on high-quality clinical care and public health impact without many of the administrative pressures common in private practice. Physicians in this position gain exposure to complex clinical cases population health challenges and interdisciplinary care delivery while developing leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to grow as a clinician contribute to national service and help shape systems of care that support patient safety and clinical excellence.

Practice meaningful medicine with purpose - provide essential care to a medically diverse and underserved population. Work-life balance and professional stability - predictable schedules the support of a team-based care model and many sites qualify for additional assignment pay and loan repayment Lead and innovate - contribute to clinical initiatives quality improvement efforts and the advancement of detention healthcare within a national system.

This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement ERO ICE Health Service Corps IHSC Office of the Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services. The incumbent serves as a Staff Physician for one of the IHSC health care facilities located across the nation. The incumbent reports directly to the site clinical director or assigned supervisor. This is a non-supervisory position.

The incumbent provides direct medical care and collaborates with other members of the IHSC detention facility staff to ensure the provision of medical care for detainees in ICE custody.

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 approximately 15300 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 cumulative population is approximately 34000 detainees on any given day with an average length of stay of approximately 90 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 CONTROLS DHSICEEROHHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS DHHSUSPHS CCSUPERVISORY CONTROLS The staff physician functions under and carries out assigned duties as directed by the Clinical Director or assigned supervisor. Their completed work is reviewed by the peer review process for satisfactory results and professional judgment. The staff physician plans and organizes their own work by the use of accepted professional practices and requires minimal direction. Guidelines are available but not completely applicable to all work situations. The officer must use individual initiative in interpreting and adapting guidelines to unusual work situations.

ExpandHide additional information Candidates 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.

Benefits Help

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.

ICE Health Service Corps offers a range of incentives and benefits designed to support physicians throughout their careers in federal service.

Additional Assignment Pay Certain hard-to-fill duty locations may qualify for additional assignment pay in accordance with U.S. Public Health Service policies.

National Health Service Corps NHSC Loan Repayment Many ICE Health Service Corps duty locations qualify for NHSC Loan Repayment Program eligibility which may provide substantial student loan repayment for eligible physicians who commit to service.

Career Development Opportunities exist to grow into leadership roles such as Clinical Director Regional Clinical Director or national program leadership positions within the ICE Health Service Corps.

Review our benefits Eligibility 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 evaluated You 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.

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ICE Health Service Corps offers a range of incentives and benefits designed to support physicians throughout their careers in federal service.

Additional Assignment Pay Certain hard-to-fill duty locations may qualify for additional assignment pay in accordance with U.S. Public Health Service policies.

Career Development Opportunities exist to grow into leadership roles such as Clinical Director Regional Clinical Director or national program leadership positions within the ICE Health Service Corps.

Required documents Required Documents Help To 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 includes U. S. Public Health Service Officers Cover Letter Letter of Interest. Degrees. Place under Diploma GED Professional license. If applicable Additional professional certificates. If applicable Three professional references. i.e. name title and contact information Official 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 Appraisal For IHSC USPHS officers only 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.

New Call to Active Duty Cover letter Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here. Degrees. Place under Diploma GED Professional license. If applicable Additional professional certificates. If applicable Three professional references i.e. name title and contact information CV - e.g. relevant experience education training. Place under USPHS Promotion CV U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter Email or a screenshot of AES dashboard to the United States Public Health Service

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 Apply Help To 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 04132026.

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 information IHSC Recruiting Email IHSCrecruitingice.dhs.gov Address ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington DC 20536 US

Next steps Once 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 transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Required Documents Help To 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 includes U. S. Public Health Service Officers Cover Letter Letter of Interest. Degrees. Place under Diploma GED Professional license. If applicable Additional professional certificates. If applicable Three professional references. i.e. name title and contact information Official 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 Appraisal For IHSC USPHS officers only 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.

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 Apply Help To 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 04132026.

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Agency contact information IHSC Recruiting Email IHSCrecruitingice.dhs.gov Address ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington DC 20536 US

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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Additional locations Jena LA Batavia NY Conroe TX El Paso TX Houston TX Los Fresnos TX Pearsall TX Taylor TX Bowling Green VA Tacoma WA

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03132026 to 04132026 Salary 1 to - 150000 per year

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None

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Staff Physician (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jena, LA

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security