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Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clinical Care and Support
   o Provides direct medical care to non-citizens at IHSC-staffed facilities on temporary duty (TDY) assignments. Travel is a critical component of this position. While travel is generally expected to comprise approximately 50% of the incumbent's duty time, additional travel, including emergency and short notice assignments, may be required to support IHSC mission needs. Assignments may involve both domestic and international destinations based on operational priorities. Candidates must be prepared to travel on short notice and for extended periods, including overnight stays, and to work outside standard business hours as needed during travel. All travel will be conducted in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
   o Practices independently for a select patient population under the general supervision of a physician (collaborative practice agreement), in accordance with national, state, and local laws and regulations, IHSC policies, directives, and accreditation standards.
   o Maintains clinical professional skills through continuing education and daily practice; demonstrates proficiency in a wide range of clinical concepts, including correctional health, medical-surgical, ambulatory, emergency, and mental health care.
   o Conducts health assessments, intake screenings, transfer summaries, sick call, chronic care, medical housing unit care, and additional approved treatments and procedures appropriate to the clinical setting.
   o Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely in accordance with IHSC policy and electronic health records.
   o Responds to emergency medical calls and provides emergency treatment as required.
   o Provides patient teaching and health education, utilizing interpretation and translation services as needed.
   o May serve as Acting Senior Supervisory APP or Acting Regional APP as necessary.
   o Performs other clinical duties as assigned.
2. Program and Administrative Support
   o Oversees or supports assigned programs and projects within the clinical services division when not engaged in direct clinical care.
   o Participates in the development, review, and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and corrective action plans to resolve issues related to the delivery of care and personnel matters.
   o Assesses and validatesx patient care delivery systems, ensuring clinical and staffing standards for APP practice are consistent with current evidence-based research and professional standards.
   o Develops and communicates a strategic vision for APP clinical care, formulates short- and long-range objectives for programs within the unit, and participates in planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical policy.
   o Supports the development and annual revisions of national, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
   o Develops strategies promoting the recruitment and retention of APPs and recognizing excellence.
   o Provides APP in-service training, including developing and presenting discipline-specific content, tracking training progress, and generating tailored reports.
   o Provides on-site training or competency training in clinical procedures, emergency response, mass casualty drills, Basic Life Support, and other training as needed.
   o Facilitates and mentors APP onboarding and training; assists with competency reviews to ensure scope of practice is consistent with licensure requirements.
   o Attends general, medical, and unit meetings as scheduled.
3. Collaboration and Communication
   o Collaborates with site leadership, including Health Services Administrator, Clinical Director, and multidisciplinary teams to establish and maintain processes and procedures that meet all applicable medical and operational standards.
   o Provides consultation to medical, ICE, and contract staff regarding clinical operations, patient care, and policy development.
   o Maintains collaborative relationships with other healthcare disciplines and outside agencies (e.g., CDC, state/local health departments).
   o Communicates operational and quality issues to site leadership and participates in meetings as needed to represent the APP unit.
4. Quality Assurance, Data, and Reporting
   o Monitors and documents clinical activities, reviews APP documentation for accuracy and compliance, and assists with data collection and reporting for quality assurance purposes.
   o Participates in the development and review of national, evidence-based clinical guidelines and protocols.
   o Identifies, analyzes, and reports on clinical, theoretical, and factual data, conditions, and problems; develops and implements corrective action plans as needed.
   o Facilitates ease of data reporting, collection, and the generation of required reports; prepares statistical information and special reports as necessary.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
• ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT: You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However, if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement, it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission.
• Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.
• Applicants without a USPHS commission must begin the USPHS Commissioned Corps application process before applying to this position. Applicants must review the USPHS application requirements and submit an application at www.usphs.gov/apply-now/.
• Continued employment is contingent upon appointment to, and maintenance of, active-duty status in the USPHS Commissioned Corps.
• PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS.) ITOS is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year where, depending on the needs of the agency, the officer is required to be available to serve.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment without physical limitations.
2. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
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 demands that will be required when responding to an emergency, such as running short distances, prolonged standing, and working in an austere environment.
5. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 hours).
6. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection.