Advanced Practice Provider (O-3/O-4/O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeks a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide direct detainee care, including evaluations, minor procedures, and medication prescriptions.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, ensuring policy compliance, and mentoring APPs. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory APP, with on-site reporting to the Clinical Director if no Supervisory APP is available.

Qualifications

• Superior oral/written 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 Integrity/Honesty and Cultural Competency.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct detainee care, including evaluations, minor procedures, and medication prescriptions.
• Coordinates referrals and ensures policy compliance for detainee care.
• Mentors APPs and collaborates with supervising leadership.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

PA or NP licensure

Job description

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct detainee care, including evaluations, minor procedures, and medication prescriptions. Coordinates referrals, ensures policy compliance, and mentors APPs. Requires licensure and certification. The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory APP. If no Supervisory APP is on-site, the incumbent reports to the facility Clinical Director.

This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Superior oral/written communication skills.
2. Analytical Skills and ability to navigate complex system.
3. Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
4. Strong organizational and time management skills.
5. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision‑making skills.
6. Demonstrates Integrity/Honesty and Cultural Competency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
2. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
3. 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).
4. 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.