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

The non-supervisory Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) position within ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), reports to the site Health Services Administrator. IHSC's multidisciplinary workforce provides direct and off-site medical care for ICE detainees across detention and IGSA facilities nationwide, and supports ICE enforcement operations by air, land, and sea. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct care to detainees via scheduled appointments, emergency, or urgent care visits. Consults with the physician / Clinical Director for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients and as required by IHSC policy. Provides infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for detainees that require higher levels of medical care or monitoring. Performs comprehensive history and physical evaluations, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgical procedures for detainees as required by IHSC policy, or as required for detainee medical complaint. Works within and performs functions as outlined in the IHSC Advanced Practice Provider(APP) Scope of Practice and the Controlled Prescribing Scope of Practice for APPs. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing medication. Coordinates health care needs of detainees including referrals to off-site consultants. Interprets diagnostic and laboratory results. Interprets Tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and diagnostic studies, manages Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis. Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance. Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps. May serve as medical escort of detainees as needed, for domestic/overseas travel. Utilizes and documents interpretation and/or translation and/or assisted communication services as needed to ensure ability to communicate with detainees or others who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) or have a communication disability or impediment. Maintains flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements. Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with handouts. Documents detainee care visits in the required health record using required format, incompliance with IHSC policy and guidance. Maintains patient confidentiality and confidentiality of medical records. Completes all training as required/assigned. Serves as Acting Senior Supervisory APP or Acting Regional APP. Facilitates and mentors APP onboarding and training. Attends on-site, regional, and national meetings as required. Participates in the APP Peer review process. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.