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

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Taylor (TX); 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. The role includes coordinating referrals and mentoring APPs, with supervision by the Supervisory APP.

This position is open to USPHS officers and CAD candidates. On-site facility work and adherence to agency policies are essential, with leadership reporting lines to the Supervisory APP or

Qualifications

• Must hold current licensure as PA or NP and related certifications.
• Licensure and credentialing required for practice in detention settings.
• Experience working in correctional or federal medical environments is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct detainee care including evaluations and minor procedures.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
• Mentor APPs and ensure policy compliance within the facility.
• Report to Supervisory APP; on-site fallback to Clinical Director if Supervisory APP is unavailable.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Interpersonal

Organization

Decision making

Integrity & Diversity

Education

Licensure & Certification

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.