Health System Administrator (Health Services Administrator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Health System Administrator (Health Services Administrator) to oversee a multi-disciplinary health care team serving inmates. The role includes budget planning, compliance oversight with ACA and Joint Commission, and coordination with contract medical staff.

The incumbent will supervise staff directly or via the Assistant Health System Administrator and ensure security and health service delivery standards across the institution.

Qualifications

• Transcripts may be required to verify educational requirements; transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS.
• Accreditation of degrees from recognized colleges/universities is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs the activities of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals (medical, dental, and allied health services) to the inmate population.
• Serves as a cost center manager to prepare estimates and administer an annual budget.
• Provides administrative supervision directly or through the Assistant Health System Administrator to subordinate staff (Mid-Level Practitioners, EMTs, Pharmacist, Clinical Nurses, Medical Record Technician, Dental Assistant, contract medical staff).
• Develops and coordinates internal review systems to assure ACA and Joint Commission compliance and other regulatory guidance; maintains institutional security as part of the role.
• Staff correctional responsibilities precede all other duties and are performed on a regular basis.

Job description

Health System Administrator (Health Services Administrator)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Manages and directs the activities of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals who are responsible for medical, dental, and allied health services (pharmacy, lab and x-ray) to the inmate population. Serves as a cost center manager to prepare estimates and administer an annual budget.

Provides administrative supervision either directly or through the Assistant Health System Administrator to subordinate staff, i.e., Mid-Level Practitioners, EMTs, Pharmacist, Clinical Nurses, Medical Record Technician, Dental Assistant, contract medical staff, etc.

Develops and coordinates internal review systems to assure compliance of the standards of the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the Joint Commission, as well as other regulatory groups and higher agency authorities. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $115711 – $150426/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.