Advanced Practice Provider (O-5 Billet) Supervisory Job in Bowling Green, VA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as the direct supervisor and rater to federal Advanced Practice Providers (APP) to include both Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioner at IHSC sites.
2. Provides leadership and oversight of APP onboarding and training.
3. Participates in national APP training initiatives as required.
4. Assist as required in the credentialing and privileging processes.
5. Oversees the APP peer review processes.
6. Augments clinical leadership in collaboration with the clinical director.
7. Coordinates APP work schedule at the IHSC sites.
8. Coordinates regular on-site APP meetings and in-service training as required.
9. Serves as Acting Regional APP or Acting Chief APP as required.
10. Provides direct care to detainees via scheduled appointments, emergency or urgent care visits.
11. Works within and performs functions as outlined in the IHSC Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement. (CP/PAA).
12. Consults with the physician/Clinical Director for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients and as required by IHSC policy.
13. Provides infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for detainees that require higher levels of medical care or monitoring.
14. 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.
15. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing medication.
16. Coordinates health care needs of detainees including referrals to off-site consultants.
17. Interprets diagnostic and laboratory results.
18. Interprets Tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and diagnostic studies, manages Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis.
19. Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance.
20. Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps.
21. May serve as medical escort of detainees as needed, for domestic/overseas travel.
22. 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.
23. Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with handouts.
24. Documents detainee care visits in the required health record using required format, in compliance with IHSC policy and guidance.
25. Maintains patient confidentiality and confidentiality of medical records.
26. Maintains basic readiness for duty.
27. Maintains current CPR/BLS certification.
28. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities.
29. Completes all training as required/assigned.
30. Maintains flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
31. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

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.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 09/30/2024.

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.

Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.