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

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; 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. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory APP; if no Supervisory APP is on-site, to the facility Clinical Director.

This role is restricted to current USPHS officers. CAD candidates are not eligible. The position emphasizes strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the

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 prescriptions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cultural competency

Job description

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct detainee care, including evaluations, minor procedures, and medication prescriptions. 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 current USPHS officers. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.

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.