Hybrid Physician, Medical Asset Support Team (O-6 Billet) Non-Supervisory presso Department of Homeland Security

Physician, Medical Asset Support Team (O-6 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $1 - $150000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC). The incumbent will report directly to the IHSC Medical Director or designee. This is a non-supervisory position. This position is only open to current USPHS officers. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.

Major Duties:

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Physician Support Duties: Serves at various IHSC medical facilities on temporary duty (TDY) as assigned providing direct patient care, with at least 50% travel. Provides specialized medical services to outpatients and provides medical care to inpatients in facilities with a medical housing unit. Specific duties involve all aspects of health care delivery. The incumbent will work in concert with both facility staff and consultant specialists in various clinical areas and is governed by medical privileges granted as outlined in the IHSC Clinical Staff Bylaws. Promotes health, disease prevention, and comprehensive health care in accordance with current accepted medical practices and procedures. Clinical services may be provided via virtual means. Collects comprehensive medical and social history to include a review of all body systems. Conducts physical examinations, initial and follow-up assessments for acute and chronic medical conditions. Examines, orders, and performs appropriate diagnostic testing and provides necessary treatment and/or medications and other therapeutic interventions as required. Administers or directs administration of both curative and preventative inoculations. Provides clinical assessment and treatment. Ensures that proper evaluations and treatments are carried out and documented. Assures proper maintenance of medical records and preparation of reports as related to the area of responsibility. Fully utilizes health services for treatment, rehabilitative, and diagnostic modalities. Refers selected cases to consultant specialists when necessary. Renders emergency medical/surgical/mental health services as required. Refers detainees requiring hospitalization to a local hospital and to an appropriate admitting physician. The incumbent provides clinical oversight and is responsible for all health care delivered. Acts as a consultant for Advanced Practice Providers (APP), nurses, and clinical staff in the performance of their duties providing clinical oversight and direction. The incumbent may have other licensed professionals (staff physicians, APPs, etc.) functioning under their license or privileging depending upon the situation. Incumbent is responsible for the clinical oversight of provider teams and will provide input to the Clinical Director regarding team member's performance. It is the incumbent's responsibility to consult with other health care providers to provide training and mentoring and to be directly involved with the evaluation and treatment of severely ill and medically complex patient care problems. Consults with the Health Services Administrator /Clinical Director /Regional Clinical Director and other providers and specialists for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients as required by IHSC policy. For facilities with a medical housing unit, the incumbent will make rounds on detainees admitted under their care with APPs and nursing personnel, as described in applicable local procedures. Additionally, the incumbent may see detainees who are in locked/segregated status in their designated housing area or are housed in segregation units. The incumbent will be required to provide on-call medical duty coverage as needed after regular work hours and may need to return to the facility to provide medical care if appropriate. The incumbent shall constantly monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care, providing data to the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement, other agency units and, other agencies or committees as required. May be asked to see patients on an interim basis who are not in the category of his/her expertise. Incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform his/her duties within a varied work setting. Both the medical and security designations of detainees under the incumbent's care will vary depending upon site, with the work performed in detention settings. May be asked to function as the Clinical Director in his/her absence. Makes recommendations on matters of policy, procedures, training, personnel, and equipment as related to specific area of responsibility. Follows supervisory chain of command. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Services Division Support Duties: When not on travel TDY status, will support the IHSC Medical Director or designee and the DAD Health Systems Support with special projects. As a member of the IHSC Clinical Services Division team the incumbent will assist with: Actively participate in the execution of all Clinical Services Mission Action Plans as delineated in the IHSC Strategic Action Plan. Formulating short and long-range objectives for programs within the clinical services division to ensure alignment with overall objectives of IHSC; Assessing and validating the current patient care delivery system; Ensuring clinical and staffing standards for clinical practice are consistent with current evidence-based research and professional standards; Offering recommendations regarding improvements needed in clinic administrative operations and clinical operations; Offering recommendations to improve patient outcomes; Planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical services policy, guidance, and training. Development and contributions to annual revisions of national, evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines/Guides as needed; Participates actively in Health Services medical training programs. Assists with training for clinical staff, support services personnel, and peer professional staff; Works with, and is assigned to various committees and serves as a team leader for specified functions as needed; Provide remote and/or on site continuing medical education standing curriculum and relevant clinical issues; Participates in the development and implementation of clinical activities, initiatives, and strategies for new medical and other clinical projects and initiatives, as well as modifications of ongoing activities; Assist with physician interviews, orientation and mentoring, peer reviews and other duties requiring medical expertise; Serves as a professional advisor to physician colleagues from medical schools, graduate training programs in medicine and osteopathy, boards of licensure, and professional organizations relating to the medical profession and other health professions. Serves as a Medical Officer with responsibility for providing technical assistance and professional guidance on all aspects of the medical profession, including philosophy, practice, and theories of medicine The purposes of work contacts are to explain, coordinate, interpret, and seek support for policies, procedures, programs, plans or individual actions (often of a controversial and complex nature), demanding careful communications, tact, and diplomacy. Periodically reports to appropriate senior level officials on the status of the medical goals and objectives. Assist with IHSC facility clinical discipline specific quality of care investigations and assessments. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. 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 oneself). The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (i.e., 6-8 hours) Average manual dexterity for computer operation Phone or computer use for extended periods of time

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below. The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2025. PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.

Application Deadline: 2025-09-30