Advanced Practice Provider (O-5 Billet) Supervisory

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement seeks a Supervisory Advanced Practice Provider to oversee PAs and NPs at the IHSC facility. The role includes training, scheduling, and providing direct detainee care with evaluations and prescription authority.

The position requires licensure, certification, and 6+ years of clinical experience, reporting directly to the Clinical Director. This is a senior clinical leadership opening within a federal healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold current licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) and applicable certification.
• Minimum 6+ years of clinical experience.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred for managing PAs and NPs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners at the IHSC facility, including training and scheduling.
• Provide direct detainee care, perform evaluations, and prescribe medications per scope of practice.
• Report to the facility Clinical Director and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Cultural Competency

Integrity

Education

APN/PA licensure

Job description

The 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.

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.